Friday 14 December 2012

Kidnapped mother of Finance Minister, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo - Iweala freed


The 82-year old mother of Nigeria's Finance Minister, Mrs Okonjo who was kidnapped five days ago by unknown gun men has been freed. It was reported that the kidnappers demanded for N200m for her release but as of now, details of how she was freed has not been released. 


Dr Mrs Okonji-Iweala's spokesman confirmed Madam Okonjo's release in a statement below;. 


“I can confirm that Professor Mrs. Kamene Okonjo, wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning, five days after her abduction.The Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the Almighty for this happy development. The family is also highly appreciative of the support and encouragement of President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s security services for their excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Peter Obi of Anambra, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and other Governors."

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