Senator Douye Diri, the gover­nor of Bayelsa State, has laud­ed the state’s security agencies for rescuing Justice Ebieyerin Omukoro from his abductors.

Justice Omukoro, a state high court judge, was released on Thursday evening after spend­ing 12 days in the kidnappers’ den.

According to a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, security personnel pursued his kidnappers after Governor Diri ordered that he be rescued safely.

The Bayelsa governor praised the combined efforts of security agencies, particularly men from the Department of State Services (DSS), who ap­plied relentless pressure on the kidnappers, resulting in Omu­koro’s release.

He stated that any criminals who fled due to the pressure would be apprehended and brought to justice.

While assuring residents of their safety and security, Gover­nor Diri reaffirmed his warning to criminals to avoid Baby Elsa, citing his administration’s sig­nificant investment in maintain­ing the state’s peace and security.

“The administration will con­tinue to assist security agencies in carrying out their duties,” he said.

The governor emphasis end the importance of public sup­port and cooperation, as well as maintaining the state’s security.