A senior official of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Engr. Kingsley Okorafor, who was kidnapped by some gunmen in his hometown, Umulogho autonomous in Imo, has regained freedom from his abductors.
Gunmen had abducted the NDDC official in the early hours of Saturday morning, about three kilometers away from a military checkpoint in the area.
A source who preferred anonymity confirmed his regaining of freedom to our correspondent on Sunday
When queried if a ransom was paid before his release, he said he is not aware.
The family source said, “I can authoritatively confirm to you that my brother who was earlier kidnapped on Saturday has regained his freedom and has reunited with other family members.”
There has been a spate of kidnappings in Imo and other security challenges in recent times.
On Friday, a father of four was shot dead at a burial ceremony in front of his wife and children in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government of the state.
When contacted about the development, the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Micheal Abattam’s number is was not reachable.
