The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Cross River
chapter, Mr Ben Ukpepi, has regained freedom from his abductors, News Agency of
Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Ukpepi, who was released on Sunday evening after being in
captivity for six days, was kidnapped in his residence in Akpabuyo local
government area of Cross River, near Calabar.
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Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Irene
Ugbo, confirmed the release of the NLC chairman in a telephone interview with
NAN on Monday in Calabar.
Ugo told NAN that the Chairman was released by a combined
team of security agencies in the state.
According to her, the Chairman was currently receiving
treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Calabar.
The PRO did not disclose if any ransom was paid for his
release, but added that he was released unhurt.
“As we speak, the Chairman of NLC was released last night.
He is currently receiving medication in a hospital in Calabar,” she said.
Also, Dr Alfred Mboto, Permanent Secretary on Security in
Governor’s Office, told NAN that the Chairman was released unhurt.
On his part, Mr Ani Esin, the State Security Adviser for
Southern Cross River, said that Ukpepi was released by the efforts of
government and security agencies in the state.
(NAN)