Okonjo-Iweala’s mother is freed

The kidnapped mother of the coordinating Minister for the economy and Minister of Finance’s mother, Prof  Kamene Okonjo has been released.

The 82-year old, who was kidnapped by unknown men on Sunday,9th of December from her residence in Ogbe-Ofu quarters, Ogwashi -Uku, Aniocha south local government area of Delta state, wasfreed five days after her kidnap.

This was confirmed by the King’s spokesman Chief Oko, who confirmed to our Delta state correspondent via a phone conversation.

Prof Okonjo is the wife of the King of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo.

Details about the release are yet to be revealed by her family members and the Nigerian Police Force.

63 people were reportedly arrested in raids conducted during the search for Okonjo.

Also confirming her release, the Special Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Paul Nwabuikwu, in a press statement, confirmed that Professor 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 statement read.

The family also expressed their gratitude, saying they are “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. “

Posted by Channels Television on December 14, 2012.

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