Police confirm release of kidnapped Anambra native doctor
The police command in Anambra has confirmed the release of a popular Police, Chukwudozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki”, by his abductors.
The police public relations officer in the state, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed Mr Nwangwu’s release on Saturday.
Mr Ikenga noted that the native doctor, kidnapped at about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, in Oba in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, was released by his abductors in the early hours of Saturday.
According to Mr Ikenga, the abductors had contacted friends and relatives, demanding N300 million.
“I also have information that they have not paid and that he has been released by his abductors. We are making efforts to get information about what happened”, he said.
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