The kidnapped Chairman of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) in Cross River state, Ben Ukpepi has regained freedom after six days with his abductors.
Ukpepi, who was released on Sunday evening was kidnapped in his residence in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River, near Calabar.
He was reportedly making a phone call when his abductors struck.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Irene Ugbo, confirmed the release of the NLC chairman on Monday in Calabar.
Ugo, a deputy superintendent of police, said that the chairman was released by a combined team of security agencies in the state.
According to her, the chairman was currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Calabar.
The PRO did not disclose if any ransom was paid for his release, but added that he was released unhurt.
“As we speak, the Chairman of NLC was released last night. He is currently receiving medication in a hospital in Calabar,” she said.
Also, Alfred Mboto, Permanent Secretary on Security in Governor’s Office, said that the chairman was released unhurt.
On his part, Ani Esin, the State Security Adviser for Southern Cross River, said that Ukpepi was released by the efforts of government and security agencies in the state.
