Mr. Andrew Ehanire, the abducted brother of Nigeria’s Health Minister and the Executive Director of Ogba zoo in Benin City, Edo State, South-South Nigeria has regained his freedom.
Ehanire believed to have been released somewhere in Warri, Delta State, was abducted from his office two weeks ago by unknown gunmen believed to be kidnappers two weeks ago.
Family members confirmed the release of Enahire to Channels Television but said they are not ready to speak publicly on the matter yet. They also did not say if any Ransome was paid.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Police Command in Edo, DSP Moses Nkombe, who confirmed the release of Ehanire on Sunday, said the feat followed concerted efforts by police operatives.
Nkonbe explained that constant change in locations delayed the quick release of Ehanire.
He explained that “each time we have them on radar, they will change location but we were working on them and finally he was released yesterday (Saturday) at about 22:30hrs.
He also disclosed that the kidnapped musician, Osayomore Joseph, was yet to be released by his captors.
He explained that the command had deployed tactical teams with necessary technical strategies to ensure the release of the musician, stressing that the abductors had already established contact with the victim’s family.