Gunmen abduct judge in Bayelsa

Unknown gunmen, yesterday, abducted a State High Court Judge, Justice E.G. Umokoro in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital.

He was reportedly kidnapped in front of a popular eatery in the Ekeki area along Chief Melford Okilo Expressway at about 7.00 pm.

Although the motive for the abduction is unclear, the kidnap heightens tension in the state following violent clashes between cult groups which has claimed scores.

Efforts to reach the Bayelsa Police Command image maker, Musa Mohammed, a superintendent, proved abortive as calls to his line went unanswered.

He also did not respond to a text message to his phone.