A popular native doctor in Anambra, Chukwudozie Nwangwu, also known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki” has regained his freedom one week after his abduction.
He was said to be released allegedly after a ransom was paid.
Police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed Nwangwu’s release.
Ikenga said the native doctor was released by his abductors in the early hours of Saturday.
Nwangwu was kidnapped around 11:30pm on Sunday, July 23 at Oba in Idemili North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state while two of his personal aides were shot dead.
A source, who claimed to be close to the victim, said his abductors demanded for N300million before he could be released.
“His friends rallied round and raised the money for the abductors, but they demanded for an additional N50million, which was also delivered to them, before he was released,” the source said.
The Police spokesperson also confirmed the demands for ransom but denied knowledge of any such payment by Nwangwu’s family.