Felix Olunkwa, chairman of the Abia state chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), who was abducted last month, has regained his freedom.
Ike Neliaku, president and chairman of the governing council of the NIPR, announced the release of Olunkwa in a statement on Thursday.
Olunkwa was kidnapped on May 24 while driving home from the Alaoji mechanic village in Aba, where he had gone to repair a car.
His wife had reported him missing after he failed to return home.
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The NIPR president said Olunkwa was released on Wednesday night.
“I spoke with him and his wife this morning, and they are all in high spirits,” the statement reads.
He commended members of the Olunkwa family for being steadfast and cooperative despite the harrowing situation.
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He also conveyed the gratitude of Olunkwa to the NIPR family for rallying support and prayers during his incarceration in the kidnappers’ den.
Neliaku also thanked Mohammed Idris, the minister of information and national orientation, for his wise counsel in managing the situation.
“We also thank members of NIPR Abia State for deploying effective and strategic communication tools in managing the crisis, particularly the IPC Sir Anyaso Anyaso, VC Adeze Irehbu, Fellow Onyinye Ralph-Nwachukwu, etc.,” he said.
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