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Abducted Anambra commissioner regain freedom, Obiano commend security operatives

by Our Reporter
Anambra Commissioner for Public Utilities, Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne who was abducted by hoodlums during a recent attack on the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Prof Charles Soludo in his Isuofia hometown, has regained freedom in early hours of Easter Sunday.
The Commissioner had returned home unhurt, in the early hours of Sunday.
Gov. Willie Obiano of the state in his Easter Message commended the officers and men of the State Police Command and other security agencies for securing the release of Ezenwanne.

He regretted the loss of lives that resulted from the mindless attack and prayed for instant healing for the bereaved families and survivors of the officers who lost their lives in the gunfight.

“As Nigeria’s safest state, our resolve will always be tested by the criminal elements we have put out of business, but we have always come back stronger.

“Public safety is tied to liberty and the price of liberty is eternal vigilance. We shall continue to stay awake to ensure that Anambra residents can sleep with both eyes closed” he assured.

Obiano also assured that very soon the criminals behind the cowardly act would be arrested and brought to judgement

He, however, urged Christians across the country to open up and allow Jesus Christ a free reign in their hearts this Easter and beyond.

The governor observed that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has delivered eternal victory to mankind.

“When we allow Jesus to reign in our lives; we have allowed love, peace and happiness to dwell in our hearts. And when there’s peace in our hearts, there will be peace in the world because only a peaceful people can create a peaceful world.” Obiano said.

He assured Anambra residents that the state remains the safest and most peaceful state in Nigeria, pointing out that the era of public safety and prosperity that his administration has ushered in the state in the past seven years has continued to grow from day to day.

Obiano therefore urged the citizenry to celebrate Easter with their families in peace and harmony because God would never desert Anambra State in her hour of need.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command had also confirmed to the safety of Ezenwanne.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ikenga Tochukwu confirmed this on Sunday
He said the Police, Military and Other Security Agencies had mounted intense search and rescue efforts, which had closed in on his abductors, forcing his release.
Recall, he was abducted following the attack at Isuofia Civic Center that led to the murder of three (3) Police Officers by some hoodlums.
The Police Command had arrested five suspects in connection with the incident and remains committed in apprehending the remaining gang members.

 A source who spoke under condition of anonymity said, “I just spoke to the commissioner now. He has been freed, and he is in good health too.

“He denied paying any ransom, and also told me that his abductors did not maltreat him in anyway.”

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