Gunmen kidnap Coach Samson Siasia's mother

Gunmen have kidnapped Madam Ogere Siasia, the mother of Samson Siasia, coach of Nigeria's Under-23 of "National Dream Team IV."

She was said to have been kidnapped at Odoni community of Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Reports said armed bandits stormed the family house in the community in the early hours of Tuesday and forcefully took away Mrs. Siasia on a get-away motorcycle.

Confirming the development, Bayelsa State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Ansinim Butswat, said the matter had been reported, but details are still sketchy.

(Sahara Reporters)