Emeka Nwachukwu, a prominent Igbo businessman kidnapped last Wednesday in Kwara State, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N10 million. Nwachukwu, who was abducted from his clinic in the Kosubosu area of Baruten Local Government, was released on Sunday, four days after the harrowing incident.
According to a family insider, the kidnappers initially demanded a steep N100 million ransom but eventually settled for N10 million. The family, under immense pressure, managed to gather the amount to secure his release.
The abduction, which took place at around 8:30 p.m., threw the local community into a state of fear and uncertainty. In response, the Kwara State Police Command launched a rescue mission. While confirming Nwachukwu’s release, a police source disclosed that officers are actively working to trace and apprehend the culprits involved in the kidnapping.
Related NewsPolice Confirm Kidnapping of Three Enugu College Students, Two Rescued
A Divisional Police Officer in the Kosubosu area also verified Nwachukwu’s release, stating that efforts to bring the kidnappers to justice are ongoing.
In an earlier statement, the Kwara State Police Command spokesperson, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, assured the public that security forces had been mobilized to rescue the victim, adding that the police are determined to curb the rising wave of kidnappings in the state.
