By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
Chief Ezebinobi Ezigbo, kidnapped President-General (PG) of Abatete Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state has regained freedom.
Ezigbo was kidnapped in the late hours of Tuesday at his house, by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
He was trailed a few hours after a member of the community, Dr. Law Mefor, was appointed and sworn-in by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo as the state’s new Information Commissioner.
Sources said that the kidnapped PG has regained his freedom, and safely returned to his home today, Wednesday.
This was corroborated by a video currently trending on social media, showing the PG thanking God for his safety, while also heartily appreciating the members and stakeholders of the community for their concerns, solidarity, and prayers for him during the time he was in the hands of his captors.
The Network could not be confirm if any ransom was paid for Ezigbo’s freedom as at the time of filing this report
However, the PG, who was flanked in the video by an arm-bearing man believed to be a security man, also reassured that he and other stakeholders would sustain the good and transformative works that are ongoing in the community, and “cannot succumb to fear.”