- One of his aides who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed his release to newsmen on Wednesday.
The Rivers State governorship candidate of National Rescue Movement in the 2023 general election, Sobomabo Jackrich, has regained his freedom from gunmen who abducted him.
Rampaging gunmen terrorising the oil-rich southern State stormed Jackrich residence in the Usokun community in the Degema Local Government Area of the state in the wee hours of Monday and whisked him away.
Two of his associates were also killed by the assailants during his home invasion, and their bodies were taken away along with Jackrich.
One of his aides who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed his release to newsmen on Wednesday.
He disclosed that Jackrich regained his freedom on Tuesday evening, adding that he was taken to the 6 Division, Nigeria Army in Port Harcourt, also known as Bori Camp after his release.
“Yes, he was released yesterday (Tuesday) evening. Though the military was denying involvement from our findings, he was taken to Bori Camp.” Punch quoted him as saying.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Orange-Koko, had confirmed the situation, saying a sister security agency arrested Jackrich.
On Tuesday, Jackrich’s family and his party addressed a media briefing, demanding his immediate release