By Samuel Oyadongha

Yenagoa—For his alleged involvement in the abduction of 78-year-old  Dennis Ogosi, the Police in Bayelsa State has arrested one of his in-laws, Ebemu Monday, 25,  at Sagbama town, Sagbama local government area of the state.

The arrested suspect is believed to be the mastermind of the abduction of Ogosi, aged 78, who was reportedly abducted and whisked away about three weeks ago.

The whereabouts of Ogosi, who was said to be relaxing in the shop of one of his sons at the riverside settlement, when he was abducted  is still unknown.

According to a security source, the suspect was arrested at about 9.50pm on Sunday by detectives from the Sagbama Division following a tip off.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, Asinim Butswat, who  confirmed the arrest said  “on Sunday, at about 2150hrs, based on a tip-off, detectives from Sagbama Division, arrested one Ebemu Monday, 25 years, of Akoko-Edo, Edo State, but residing in Sagbama Town.

“He is suspected to be the mastermind of the kidnap of one Dennis Ogosi, 78 years, who was abducted on December  9. The suspect is an In-law to the victim.

While revealing that the suspect has made useful statements and investigation is ongoing, the Police image maker assured that the command has put in place a robust crime strategy to checkmate the activities of criminals and miscreants, during the yuletide celebrations.