The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Delta State Command has announced the safe release of its abducted personnel.
It was gathered that the NDLEA officers were held hostage on Thursday night, close to head office of the agency located off the Isah-Ogwashi-Uku Road, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The officers fell victim of a coordinated ambush and kidnapping by hoodlums, who lay in wait until 8:00 pm, when the officers’ shift ended.
In the same veil, the spokesperson for the state command, Mr. John Kennedy, spokesperson for the state command, validated on Monday in Asaba that the officers were released on Sunday night following intense pressure from the agency and collaborating organizations.
“I want to confirm the release of our officers, they were released on Sunday night after much pressure from the agency and other sister agencies”.
“The senior officer was not abducted along with his orderly as it was reported, the senior officer was abducted and another officer was abducted in another location entirely.” he added.
While acknowledging the collaborative efforts of other agencies, the NDLEA spokesperson remained silent about potential ransom payments for the officers’ freedom.
Eniola Jolaoso