Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission in Bayelsa State who was kidnapped by gunmen on the Ogbakiri axis of the East-West Road in Rivers State, has escaped captivity after five days.
Mrs. Izonfuo, a former Head of Service in Bayelsa State, was kidnapped last Sunday while returning from a trip to Brass, Bayelsa State, at the Ogbakiri intersection in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State.
She had been taken away by the gunmen along with her driver and maid.
The spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed her release on Friday morning.
“Yes, she was released this morning (Friday). An investigation is still ongoing to apprehend the kidnappers and make them face justice,” Iringe-Koko stated.
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.”
However, it could not be ascertained if any ransom was paid.
This is a developing story…