July 29, (THEWILL) – A popular native doctor in Anambra State, Chukwudozie Nwangwu, who was kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday, has regained freedom from his abductors.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the development, said Nwangwu was released by his abductors in the early hours of Saturday.
Also known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki”, Nwachukwu was abducted by gunmen on Sunday, July 23, at Oba in Idemili North Local Government Area (LGA) of the State while two of his personal aides were shot dead.
A source, who claimed to be close to the victim, told newsmen that his abductors demanded N300 million before he could be released.
Ikenga, who also confirmed the demand for ransom, however, denied knowledge of any such payment by Nwangwu’s family.
“I have information that his abductors have contacted his friends and relatives and are demanding some millions. I also have information that his abductors are demanding some specific amount, but I have not gotten the accurate figure.
“According to speculation, they said it’s over two hundred and something million if not N300m. I also have information that they have not paid, I also have information that he has been released by his abductors and we are making efforts to get information behind what happened,” he said.
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