Kidnappers contact Siasia, demand N70m in exchange for his mother

Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has been contacted by suspected kidnappers that abducted his mother, Beauty Siasia, some days ago.

The kidnappers who contacted the former player with a foreign number demanded N70m for the release of the 76 year old woman.

It was gathered that Siasia was allowed to speak with his mother and two others abducted from their homes in Odoni community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State by gunmen.

Recall that Siasia’s mother was first abducted in November 2015 and was released 12 days after a ransom was paid.

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The 76-year-old woman was kidnapped again few days ago by unidentified armed men from her home in Odoni, Sagbama Local Council of Bayelsa State.

Dennis, the younger brother to Samson Siasia, who confirmed the abduction of their 76-year-old mother, said the kidnappers whisked away their aged mother without her Blood Pressure (BP) drugs and mobile phone.

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