The Special Adviser to the President on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas, can now heave a sigh of relief as Kidnappers have finally released his sister, Augustus Douglas-Ayam after nine days in captivity
The family in a statement Thursday night in Yenagoa, said she was released without any condition attached. This is probably to shut out any speculation that ransom may have been paid to secure her release.
Mrs. Augusta Douglas-Ayam who was seized by armed men from her shop at Ogbia in Ogbia local government area of the state, according to the statement is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
“After nine traumatic days in the hands of abductors, our beloved sister Augusta Douglas-Ayam was this morning unconditionally released to the family.
“We thank God for his protection and intervention. We also thank all Nigerians who through prayers and words of encouragement supported us throughout this ordeal.“Our sister is currently in a hospital receiving treatment.“We will not be making any further statements on this issue and wish to put it behind us,” the statement reads.
It will be recalled that Mrs. Augusta Douglas-Ayam was kidnapped by armed men from her shop at Ogbia in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa state.
