Siasia’s mother freed by abductors

Beauty Ogere Siasia, the 80 year-old mother of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Samson Siasia, has been released by her abductors.

She was kidnapped on July 15 by heavily armed gunmen who invaded her Odoni country home in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

It was the second time in four years Madam Siasia would be taken away.

Police spokesman Asinim Butswat confirmed Ogere’s release.

A member of the Siasia family, Eworikumo Siasia, also confirmed that the woman had been freed and she was at home with family members.`

Butswat, a Superintendent of Police, later said:

“The police command wishes to inform the general public that Mrs Beauty Siasia, who was kidnapped on 15 July, has been released in the early hours of Sunday, Sept. 29,” the statement said.

He said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Uche Anozia, had visited Mrs Siasia at her residence at Odoni Community, Sagbama Local Government area to debrief her.

According to Butswat, Madam Siasia was in a stable condition and had volunteered useful information that would assist the police in their investigation.

He stated that the command would continue to partner with members of the public to ensure a safer Bayelsa State.

Beauty Ogere Siasia was released some weeks after her son appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari and sports minister, Sunday Dare for help.