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Gunmen have kidnapped Madam Ogere Siasia, mother of Nigeria’s U-23 football team, Samson Siasia.
According to reports, the kidnap took place at Odoni community of Sagama Local Council Area of Bayelsa State in the early hours of Tuesday.
The gunmen reportedly stormed the Siasia family house in the community in the early hours of Tuesday and forcefully whisked the aged woman away on a motorcycle.
Confirming the latest kidnap incident, Bayelsa State Police Command spokesperson ASP Ansinim Butswat, said the matter has been reported, but details are still sketchy.
The kidnappers are yet to demand ransom from the family.