Hon. Ogbu who once represented Okigwe State Constituency and was allegedly abducted after he visited the gang’s camp to negotiate for peace, so he could bury a deceased relative without disturbances.
Gentle the Yahoo and his second-in-command, “Angel Make Up,” had earlier released a video parading the lawmaker, threatening to kill him if the Imo State Government did not withdraw security operatives from Okigwe.
However, Hon. Ngozi Ogbu and over 12 other captives were rescued alive when the Nigerian Army stormed the gang’s camp in Aku, Okigwe.
According to a brief confirmation by the Imo State Police Command, the Command Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye said "the Imo State Police Command has confirmed the release of Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, the former legislator who represented Okigwe State Constituency. He was released yesterday night. The Command is working in synergy with other security agencies to make sure his abductors are apprehended and brought to book.
"The Imo state police command reassure members of the public that we are ever committed to enhancing the peace and security of every one in Imo State."
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