The
82-year old mother of the Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,
Prof. Kamene Okonjo, has been released five days after she was kidnapped
by unknown gunmen from her home in Ogbe-Ofu quarters, Ogwashi -Uku,
Aniocha
south local government area of Delta state.
“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…"
Dr Okonji-Iweala's spokesman confirmed her mother's release in a statement.
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