Friday, January 24, 2025 - A medical doctor at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Dr Cornelius Onuigbo, who was kidnapped by some yet-to-be-identified armed men has regained his freedom.
Onuigbo, who was abducted in front of
his house in Nnewi while returning from work on Tuesday was released in the
early hours of Thursday, January 23, after spending two nights in the hands of
his captors.
His
colleagues at the Urology Department of the hospital and the Head of Corporate
Affairs of NAUTH, Martina Onwuka, confirmed his release.
It could not also be ascertained if any ransom was paid before his
release or whether he escaped from his captors.
One of his colleagues in the Urology department, who spoke to
journalists on the condition of anonymity also confirmed the development.
“We thank
God that he has been released and we are not yet sure if any ransom was paid or
not. And we cannot also confirm if he was hurt or not but there is nobody that
will go through such a harrowing experience that will be unhurt. The psychological
trauma is enough hurt than bodily injury but we thank God that he has reunited
with his family. We thank God for saving his life,” he said.
Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga
also confirmed the doctor's release.
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