Two suspects have been arraigned in a Kaiama High Court sitting in Yenagoa over alleged conspiracy and attempt to kidnap Ebi Ayama, brother to Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri.
According to the Police Command in Bayelsa State, the duo were arrested by men of the Operation Puff Adder unit in November, 2023 at Mbiama community in Rivers.
The police said the arrest of the suspects, Lucky Oghenebrume, 53 and Omobowho Okpowodo, 52 was possible through intelligence gathering and detailed investigations.
The two suspects, who pleaded not guilty, are being prosecuted by Police at the Kaiama High Court sitting in Yenagoa with suit number BYH/KHC/CR/2/2024.
Police prosecutor told the court that Oghenebrume was the mastermind and on the wanted list of the State Police Command over the alleged involvement in the abduction of one Fyneman in Sagbama area of the state where a ransom of N50 million was paid.
Oghenebrume was also described as a resident of Mbiama community and residing alone in a massive compound, where he allegedly carried out the dastardly act.
He was also said to have relocated his family to Delta State to avoid being exposed.
The Police Prosecutor said the second suspect, Omobowho Okpowodo, was identified as the owner of the motor mechanic workshop, where the targeted victim carries out repairs on his vehicles.
Okpowodo, according to the police prosecution counsel, was allegedly overheard planning to abduct Ayama on his way from Ekeremor Local Government Area.
The Presiding Judge, Justice Timipre Songi has adjourned the case until February 27.
