Siasia’s mother freed

The police in Bayelsa have confirmed that abductors have freed Mrs. Beauth Siasia, the mother of Nigeria’s Under-23 National Team Coach, Samson Siasia.
ASP Asinim Butswat, police spokesman in Bayelsa State, said the kidnappers freed the victim following a clampdown on their location by men of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of police in the state.
He said that the victim, 72, who was abducted on November 16, was dropped off about 1.30 a.m on Saturday.
Butswat said that the police were cautious and professional in the operation to ensure that the hostage was freed unhurt.
“She is hale and hearty and has been reunited with her family and the police have intensified efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects,’’ he said.