The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Cross River chapter, Mr Ben Ukpepi, has regained freedom from his abductors, ABUJAPEOPLE has learnt.
Ukpepi, who was released on Sunday evening after spending six days in captivity, was kidnapped from his residence in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River, near Calabar.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the release of the NLC chairman said that the Chairman was rescued by a combined team of security agents in the state and added that the Chairman was currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Calabar.
Ugbo however did not disclose weather ransom was paid for his release, but added that he was released unhurt.
“As we speak, the Chairman of NLC was released last night. He is currently receiving medication in a hospital in Calabar,” she said.
On his part, Mr Ani Esin, the State Security Adviser for Southern Cross River, said that Ukpepi was released by the efforts of government and security agencies in the state.
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