Dr. Comfort Adokwe, a lecturer at Nasarawa State University, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has now regained her freedom.
Adokwe, known for her role as a lecturer in the Faculty of Administration and as a Deputy Director in Gender Studies at the university, was abducted from her residence in Angwan Jaba in Keffi by armed individuals on Sunday night.
Timothy Adokwe, Comfort’s brother, has officially confirmed her release in a phone conversation with DAILY POST.
“Yes, she was released around 8:30,” he said.
He said the kidnappers initially demanded a N100million ransom.
He confirmed that the family paid an undisclosed amount to secure her freedom.
Timothy, however, lauded the military and the Department of State Services, DSS, for their involvement in the release of his sister, saying that though they could not go closer to avoid any harm to Comfort, they monitored via satellite.
“Actually, the police were not there, but the military and the DSS were involved, but at the outskirts because they tried to monitor from their satellite and know the location, but you know, they can’t just enter directly,” he said.
Adokwe said his sister has been taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical checkup, adding that she is okay and has reunited with her husband and daughter.
He urged the government to ensure development reaches some areas dominated by kidnappers.
He said the VC of the university who was kidnapped in the past was rescued from the same location.
