The Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Blessing Adagba, who was abducted by gunmen last Thursday, has been rescued after spending five days in captivity.
Adagba was taken from her hometown, Okposhi Eheku community, by unidentified gunmen.
Her release was confirmed on Wednesday evening during a phone interview with Channels Television by the Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu.
Ukandu attributed her freedom to the swift intervention and coordinated efforts of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in the state.
“The victim was released Tuesday night. During the tracking of the suspects, after the release of the victim, we were able to arrest one of the syndicates,” he stated.
He further expressed optimism that the arrest would aid in dismantling the entire kidnap gang.
“We hope that the arrest of suspect will help our men in fishing out the rest of the gang,” Ukandu added.
Police investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the criminal group.
