Gloria Izonfuo, abducted Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC), has regained her freedom.
Izonfuo who went to Bayelsa, was kidnapped by gunmen on the Ogbakiri axis of the East-West Road in Rivers State.
The Commissioner who is a former Head of Service in Bayelsa State, was kidnapped last Sunday while returning from a trip to Brass, Bayelsa, at the Ogbakiri intersection in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State.
She was taken away by the gunmen along with her driver and maid.
The Spokesperson of the Rivers State’s Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, has confirmed her release Friday morning.
She said, “Yes, she was released this morning (Friday). An investigation is still ongoing to apprehend the kidnappers and make them face justice.”
Asked if Mrs Izonfuo’s driver and maid were freed alongside, the state police image maker in a terse response said, “Okay, I will get back to you on that.”
It is unclear whether any ransom was paid or not before her release.