Professor Kamene Okonjo, the mother of Minister of
Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who was abducted last Sunday from her home,
has been freed.
According to sources, the 82-year old queen is now
with security operatives, just as report says Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan is on
his way to Ogwashi-Ukwu to receive her.
Vanguard gathered that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has
been informed of her release.
In a statement, Special Adviser on Media to the
Coordinating Minister, Paul Nwabuikwu, said the wife of the Obi of
Ogwashi-Ukwu, Chukuka Okonjo, was released Friday morning.
“I can confirm that Professor Mrs Kamene Okonjo,
wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the
Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi
Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning, five days after her abduction.
“The Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the Almighty
for this happy development. The family is also highly appreciative of the
support and encouragement of President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s
security services for their excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan
of Delta, Peter Obi of Anambra, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and other Governors as
well other friends and well-wishers within and outside government for their
prayers and encouragement during a very difficult period. May God bless you
all.”
The Nigeria army yesterday said soldiers had
arrested 63 people in raids conducted during the search for Prof. Okonjo.
Culled from Vanguard report
