Richard Ginika Izuora
A staff member or the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Mrs Christiana Ekanem, who was kidnapped in her home in Calabar on March 10, has regained freedom.
Mr Ani Esin, State Security Adviser, Southern Senatorial District to Governor Ben Ayade, confirmed her release on Sunday in Calabar.
Esin said that Ekanem regained freedom on Saturday night in Calabar, after being in captivity for 11 days.
“As we speak, Mrs Ekanem regained freedom on Saturday night here in Calabar. She and her family have re-united. She was released safe and unhurt. The intervention was the collaborative efforts of security agencies in the state and my office”, he said.
In the same vein, Dr Agam Ayuk, Chairman of NMA in the state, confirmed her release.
“At this point, I can tell you clearly that she has been released safely. I want to thank members of NMA for their steadfastness; the security agencies and the press for their respective role that led to her release.
“I want to urge the state government to be more proactive in providing security; for all residents in the state as the Chief Security Officer.
“We had earlier embarked on an indefinite withdrawal of medical services in the state due to her kidnap; we will meet and review our action soon,” he said.