The 82-year-old Prof. Kamene Okonjo, and mother of Nigeria's Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Sunday, 9th December, from her residence in Ogbe-Ofu quarters, Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State has regained her freedom Friday, December 14, exactly five days after her abduction.
According to a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Coordinating Minister, Paul Nwachukwu; “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.”
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