Abducted NPC Official, Aides Regain Freedom
After spending five days in captivity, a federal commissioner with the National Population Commission in Bayelsa State, Mrs Gloria Izonfuo, abducted by gunmen along Ogbakiri axis of the East-West Road in Rivers State regained her freedom on Friday.
The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed to our correspondent that Izonfuo was released alongside her driver and maid on Friday morning.
“Yes, she was released this morning (Friday). Her driver and maid that were kidnapped same day with her were also released. Investigation is still ongoing to apprehend the kidnappers and make them face justice,” Iringe-Koko stated.
The PPRO said the NPC official had reunited with her family.
Asked if any ransom was paid before she was released, Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, said she was not aware of such.
