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Kidnapped Abia Journalist regains freedom

Last updated: June 18, 2022 10:27 am
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The Nigerian print journalist kidnapped in Abia State, South East, Nigeria some five days ago, has been freed by his abductors.

Chucks Onuoha was a former Correspondent of The Sun Newspapers in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.

AIT news gathered that Onuoha who was abducted, Tuesday night from his Umungasi, Ohuhu Umuahia home around 9 O’clock in the night, walked into his house Saturday morning.

It was not clear if the family paid any ransom before his release.

Also read: Abia Doctors threaten strike over colleague’s kidnap

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia State Council, Victor Ndukwe has already confirmed the release of the union’s member.

But, the Police in the State is yet to speak on the latest development.

(Editor Nkoli Omhoudu)

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