Abducted Anambra commissioner Ezewanne released — Police

The Anambra Commissioner for Public Utilities, Mr Emeka
Ezenwanne, who was abducted on March 31, has been released, the
state Police command has confirmed.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that Ezenwanne was
kidnapped by some gunmen, after a gun battle that led to the death
of three police personnel.

The kidnappers had invaded the venue of an interactive session
between an All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship
aspirant, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and youths at Isuofia civic
centre.

Confirming his release in a statement, on Sunday, DSP Tochukwu
Ikenga, the command’s spokesman, said Ezenwanne was released in
safe condition in the early hours of Sunday.

“The police, military and other security agencies had mounted an
intense search and rescue effort, which had closed in on his
abductors, thereby forcing his release.

“The Honourable commissioner returned home unhurt, in the early
hours of today 4th April 2021,” Ikenga said.

The police spokesman expressed the commitment of the command to
apprehend the remaining gang members, after arresting five suspects
earlier, as well as ensuring the safety of all residents of the
state.

A source close to the commissioner, who pleaded anonymity, said
Ezenwanne was released at about 1:00a.m. on Easter day in good
health condition.

“He told us that he did not pay any ransom and that his
abductors did not maltreat him in anyway,” the source said.
(NAN)

The Anambra Commissioner for Public Utilities, Mr Emeka
Ezenwanne, who was abducted on March 31, has been released, the
state Police command has confirmed.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that Ezenwanne was
kidnapped by some gunmen, after a gun battle that led to the death
of three police personnel.

The kidnappers had invaded the venue of an interactive session
between an All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship
aspirant, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and youths at Isuofia civic
centre.

Confirming his release in a statement, on Sunday, DSP Tochukwu
Ikenga, the command’s spokesman, said Ezenwanne was released in
safe condition in the early hours of Sunday.

“The police, military and other security agencies had mounted an
intense search and rescue effort, which had closed in on his
abductors, thereby forcing his release.

“The Honourable commissioner returned home unhurt, in the early
hours of today 4th April 2021,” Ikenga said.

The police spokesman expressed the commitment of the command to
apprehend the remaining gang members, after arresting five suspects
earlier, as well as ensuring the safety of all residents of the
state.

A source close to the commissioner, who pleaded anonymity, said
Ezenwanne was released at about 1:00a.m. on Easter day in good
health condition.

“He told us that he did not pay any ransom and that his
abductors did not maltreat him in anyway,” the source said.
(NAN)