Mother of Finance Minister Prof Kamene Okonjo Freed – The soldiers and Special Force engaged in monitoring the Finance Minister’s Mom, Prof Kanene Okonjo as well as apprehending the kidnappers, have arrested about 63 suspects associated with the kidnapping in Asaba, Delta state.
The special force operating to rescue the kidnapped mother of Nigeria’s finance minister, Prof Kamene Okonjo confirms that she has been freed by Security forces in Delta state.
Professor Okonjo was kidnapped by dare-devil kidnappers from her home on December 9 2012 while attending to workers fixing her palace gate
Press Release
PROFESSOR MRS KEMENE OKONJO RELEASED
Compliments.
I can confirm that Professor Mrs Kamene Okonjo, wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning, five days after her abduction.The Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the Almighty for this happy development. The family is also highly appreciative of the support and encouragement of President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s security services for their excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Peter Obi of Anambra, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and other Governors as well other friends and well wishers within and outside government for their prayers and encouragement during a very difficult period.May God bless you all.
Paul C Nwabuikwu
Special Adviser to the Coordinating Minister.