Madam Fiorentina, the 90-year-old mother of Senator Emmanuel Paulker.
It was learnt that some of the suspects had confessed to the crime and were helping security agencies to track the whereabouts of the nonagenarian.
The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday commended the security agencies, particularly the police, for their prompt response to the incident.
State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hilary Opara, confirmed the arrest and assured the people that the nonagenarian would soon be released.
The elderly woman was abducted on Wednesday morning by some gunmen at her residence in the Opolo-Epie area of Yenagoa, the state capital.
The Wednesday's abduction was the second time in four years.
The state Security Adviser, Lt. Col. Benard Kenebai (retd.), in a statement in Yenagoa, also confirmed that the urgent response of the security agencies led to the arrest of the four suspects.
Kenebai on behalf of the government assured security agencies of the required support in their efforts to free the woman and apprehend other suspects.
"One of the prime suspects arrested within minutes of the distress call and three others arrested less than six hours later, have all made very useful statements to the police and efforts are on to ensure the prompt and successful release of the victim," he said.
He reassured Bayelsans that the investments made by the government in security assets and the commitment of the security agencies would help to stop criminal activities.
Kennebai said such arrangement would help to arrest and prosecute suspected criminals who insisted on committing offences despite the tight security network. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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