Kidnapped Anambra Commissioner Regains Freedom

Anambra Commissioner for public utilities, Engr Emeka Ezenwanne who was kidnapped on Wednesday night has regained freedom.

Ezenwanne was kidnapped by gunmen who invaded the venue of an interactive session between an All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship aspirant, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, and youths of his community, Isuofia.

The gunmen killed three policemen and made away with the commissioner who had scaled the fence in an attempt to escape but ran into the gunmen.

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Confirming the Anambra commisioner's release, Ikenga Tochukwu, police spokesperson in the state, said the abductors were forced to release Ezenwanne after security agencies started trailing them closely.

He said five suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.

“The Anambra State Police Command today 4th April 2021, wishes to confirm to the members of the public, especially the people of Anambra, the safety of Engr Emeka Ezenwanne, the State Commissioner for Public Utilities,” Tochukwu said in a statement.

“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 Commissioner returned home unhurt, in the early hours of today 4th April 2021.

“The Police Command had arrested five suspects in connection with the incident and remains committed to apprehending the remaining gang members.”