The Anambra state Police Command, Sunday, confirmed release of the abducted state commissioner for Public Utilities, Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne.
Ezenwanne was kidnapped four days ago when unknown gunmen invaded the venue where the former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Charles Soludo, was having an interactive session with youth of his community, Isuofia, Aguata local government area.
The attack, it would be recalled, led to death of three police officers detailed to secure the event, even as Soludo escaped death by whiskers.
According to the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the commissioner regained freedom unhurt in the early hours of Sunday without paying a ransom.
“The Anambra State Police Command today 4th April, 2021, wishes to confirm to the members of the Public, especially ‘Ndi Anambra’ the safety of Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne, the State Commissioner for Public Utilities. The Police, Military and other Security Agencies had mounted intense search and rescue efforts, which had closed in on his abductors, thereby forcing his release.
“The Hon Commissioner returned home unhurt, in the early hours of today 4th April 2021. Recall, he was abducted following the attack at Isuofia Civic Center that led to the murder of three (3) Police Officers by some hoodlums. The Police Command had arrested five suspects in connection with the incident and remains committed in apprehending the remaining gang members,” he added.
He further maintained that the state Commissioner of police has urged calm, as well as assured the command’s commitment towards ensuring safety and security of the residents.
