Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
A medical doctor at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Dr Cornelius Onuigbo, who was abducted by some yet-to-be-identified armed men on Tuesday, has regained his freedom.
Onuigbo, who was abducted in front of his house in Nnewi while returning from work was released in the early hours of Thursday, after spending two nights in the hands of his captors.
His released was confirmed by his colleagues at the Urology Department of the hospital and the Head of Corporate Affairs of NAUTH, Martina Onwuka.
Although, details of his release have not been fully ascertained and it could not also be ascertained if any ransom was paid before his release or whether he escaped from his captors.
His release has sent wild jubilation at the premises of NAUTH on Thursday as staff members and doctors sang praises to God when the news of his release was broken at the institution.
When contacted, the spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development, saying the medical doctor has reunited with his family members.
