{"id":79453,"date":"2021-04-04T18:29:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-04T17:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=79453"},"modified":"2021-04-04T18:29:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-04T17:29:48","slug":"abducted-anambra-commissioner-regain-freedom-obiano-commend-security-operatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/other-news\/abducted-anambra-commissioner-regain-freedom-obiano-commend-security-operatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Abducted Anambra commissioner regain freedom, Obiano commend security operatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1696130145720202799\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\">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.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Commissioner had returned home unhurt, in the early hours of Sunday.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Gov. Willie Obiano of the state in his Easter Message commended\u00a0the officers and men of the State Police Command and other security agencies for securing the release of Ezenwanne.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He\u00a0regretted 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs Nigeria\u2019s 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.<\/p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;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\u201d he assured.<\/p>\n<p>Obiano also assured that very soon the criminals behind the cowardly act would be arrested and brought to judgement<\/p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He, however, urged Christians across the country to open up and allow Jesus Christ a free reign in their hearts this Easter and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The governor observed that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has delivered eternal victory to mankind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u201cWhen we allow Jesus to reign in our lives; we have allowed love, peace and happiness to dwell in our hearts. And when there\u2019s peace in our hearts, there will be peace in the world because only a peaceful people can create a peaceful world.\u201d Obiano said.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>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.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command had also confirmed to the safety of Ezenwanne.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ikenga Tochukwu confirmed this on Sunday<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>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.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Recall, he was abducted following the attack at Isuofia Civic Center that led to the murder of three (3) Police Officers by some hoodlums.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Police Command had arrested five suspects in connection with the incident and remains committed in apprehending the remaining gang members.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0A source who spoke under condition of anonymity said, \u201cI just spoke to the commissioner now. He has been freed, and he is in good health too.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHe denied paying any ransom, and also told me that his abductors did not maltreat him in anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anambra Commissioner for Public Utilities, Engr. 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