Police Officer Who Rejected $17,000 From Kidnappers Gets 3-Bedroom Flat, Car

…As Suspects Who Kidnapped Judge Arrested

The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has appreciated a superintendent of police, Sentome Obi, for rejecting $17,000 from a suspected kidnapper.

The governor rewarded him with a three-bedroom flat, a car and recommended him to the Inspector-General of Police for promotion.

Obi, according to Diri, rejected the bribe from a suspect reportedly involved in the abduction of a Chief Judge of the state, Ebiyerin Omukoro, on June 21.

Omukoro regained freedom after 12 days in captivity.

During the state executive council meeting in Yenagoa, on Wednesday, Diri announced that security agencies had arrested the gang involved except their leader who is still at large.

“Bayelsa has zero tolerance for crime and criminality. We have greatly improved our crime-fighting capacity through technology.

“We summoned security agencies, gave them the necessary logistics, and they were able to rescue the judge unhurt. Everyone involved in the abduction has been picked up, except one,” the governor said.

Diri, further described him as a shining example of integrity, saying his action brought dignity to the Nigerian Police and pride to Bayelsa state.

Police Officer Who Rejected $17,000 From Kidnappers Gets 3-Bedroom Flat, Car is first published on The Whistler Newspaper