Gunmen Abduct NDDC Aide, Loveday Akari in Bayelsa as Security Agencies Launch Manhunt

Gunmen have abducted Mr. Loveday Akari, a Senior Special Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in Ayakoro Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 7, 2025.

The sources said that the abductors escaped using a boat, which was later found abandoned a short distance from the scene of the crime.

“In response, security forces activated blocking positions to restrict the hoodlums’ movement while electronic surveillance assets were deployed to locate their hideout,” the source added.

A Joint Services team, including the Nigerian Navy, Tactical and Marine Units, has been deployed to secure Onuebum and Ayakoro communities, where law enforcement is conducting an intensive manhunt for the kidnappers.

Meanwhile, search-and-rescue operations are ongoing to secure Akari’s release and bring the perpetrators to justice.