Kidnapping: NLC Chairman Regains Freedom In Cross River - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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December 23, 2019
The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Cross River chapter, Ben Ukpepi has been released by his kidnappers.
Ukpepi, who wasreleased on Sunday after being in captivity for six days, was abducted in hisresidence in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River.
The state’s PoliceSpokesman Irene Ugbo who confirmed the release of the NLC chairman in Calabarsaid he was free by a combined team of security agencies in the state and he didnot disclose if any ransom was paid for his release, but added that he isunhurt.
According to Ugbo,the NLC Chairman is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital inCalabar.
On his part, theState Security Adviser for Southern Cross River, Ani Esin also said that Ukpepiwas released by the efforts of government and security agencies in the state.