Gunmen have abducted a State High Court Judge, Justice E.G. Umokoro in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital.
He was reportedly kidnapped in front of popular eatery in Ekeki area along Chief Melford Okilo Expressway around 7.00 pm.
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Although the motive for the abduction is unclear, the kidnap heightened 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.