Douglas Krinpere, a cousin to the All Progessives Congress governorship candidate in Bayelsa, Timipre Sylva has been kidnapped.
Douglas was kidnaped by unknown gunmen on his way to attend the campaign rally in Brass local government area of the state.
According to the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Asinim Butswat, said the incident has not been officially reported to the police.
But the Director, Media and Publicity, Sylva/Igiri Campaign Organisation (SICO), Mr. Nathan Egba, confirmed the incident.
He said Douglas was the only one kidnapped from the boat after the attack.
“The victim was coming to the campaign but unfortunately, their boat was attacked by the gunmen who abducted and took him to an unknown destination,” he said.