There was an attack on the former governor of Central Bank, Charles Soludo, though he escaped, commissioner for Public Utilities, Emeka Ezenwanne was kidnapped. Now report given by the police says he has been set free.The commissioner was reported to be set free and returned home unhurt in the early hours of today. Recall Soludo was having a meeting with the youths of Isuofia, in the Aguata Local Government Area of the state when the gunmen stormed and started shooting in the air. READ ALSO:Â Gunmen Attack Former CBN Governor Charles Soludo, Kill 3 Policemen
Three policemen were killed and their guns were taken away.
A source, who spoke to Punch said, “I just spoke to the Commissioner, he has been freed and he is in good health too. He was released at about 1 am on Easter day. He said he didn’t pay any ransom, and also told me that his abductors did not maltreat him in any way. Confirming the commissioner’s release, the state Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu said, The Anambra State Police Command today 4th April 2021, wishes to confirm to the members of the public, especially the people of Anambra, the safety of Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne the State Commissioner for Public Utilities. The police, military, and other security agencies had mounted intense search and rescue efforts, which had closed in on his abductors, thereby forcing his release. The Commissioner returned home unhurt, in the early hours of today 4th April 2021. The Police Command had arrested five suspects in connection with the incident and remains committed to apprehending the remaining gang members.
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The commissioner was reported to be set free and returned home unhurt in the early hours of today. Recall Soludo was having a meeting with the youths of Isuofia, in the Aguata Local Government Area of the state when the gunmen stormed and started shooting in the air.
