Sunday, March 24, 2013

Kidnapped NTA reporter released

olubunmi oke kidnapped nta journalistThe reporter with the NTA in Akure, Mrs Olubunmi Oke, who was abducted on Thursday has been released.
A statement signed by the Chairman of the council, Mr Akinfolayan Owanikin,said that Oke was released late on Saturday and that she had reunited with her family.
“The NUJ wishes to thank all those who played one role or the other in securing her release from the den of kidnappers.
“We commend the spirited efforts made by the family and we pray that nothing of such will take place in the family and our union again.
“We also use this medium to call on government and security agencies to step up protection of Nigerians against criminals,” the council stated.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank heavens. our security officers are really trying these days. happy 4 her.

Ade said...

Glad about the news but seriously, these kidnappings need to stop! are there no other means of survival? y cause pain and grief to innocent families in d name of acquiring wealth. its pure wickedness!