Kidnapped man has court matters

Following a tip off that Ryan Jaipaul, who was reportedly kidnapped ten days ago, was spotted near his home last Friday, investigators swooped down on the area  in search of the man.

However, police officers of the San Fernando CID, made extensive unsuccessful  searches for the man and interviewed several residents, including his relatives. However, no one reported seeing him in the area since his abduction on the night of Sunday June 1. Jaipaul, who has several pending matters in the magistrates’ court, was standing  in front of his sister’s house around 11 pm, when a car stopped abreast of him. He was dragged into the car by two men. The car then sped off.  Since then, no ransom demand has been made and the kidnappers have not contacted any family member. Based on certain information gathered, investigators are questioning whether Jaipaul  was abducted as was reported by his family. Jaipaul, who last year survived three gun shot wounds to his head during a robbery outside a Penal bar, was abducted the day before his court matter at the Couva Magistrates’ Court. When the matter was called last Monday a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigations are continuing.