An Abuja-based Bayelsa big boy, John Lyon who is said to be a kidnap and robbery kingpin is also reported to be the younger brother of David Lyon who almost became governor of Bayelsa State in 2019.

John was arrested by the police in Abuja for allegedly belonging to a kidnap syndicate responsible for several high profile abductions and robberies in the state and other parts of the Niger Delta.

David Lyon was former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 Bayelsa gubernatorial election. He was declared winner of the election, but a day to his swearing-in as governor, his election was invalidated by the Supreme Court which ruled that his running mate, Degi Eremienyo Wangagra submitted a fake certificate to INEC.

The apex court ordered that Douye Diri of PDP who came second in the election be issued a certificate of return and sworn in as governor.

Before his arrest and exposure as a suspected kidnap and armed robbery kingpin on Saturday, John Lyon was popular for flaunting loads of money on social media and encouraging his followers to “hustle.”

He was also reputed to constantly give motivational talks to Nigerian youths on the need to work hard but be careful to keep the source of their wealth private.

He recently posted pictures of himself with police officers as his bodyguards during an APC function and during a church programme where he is seen singing and praising God.

ohn Lyon reported to use an interior decoration business in Abuja as front for the source of his wealth while doling out millions to singers and actresses.

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