Breaking: Abducted Jonathan’s Cousin Regains Freedom After 14 Days in Kidnappers Den
- After spending two weeks in the den of his captors, a cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan has been freed
- This development was contained and confirmed in a statement sent out by the family on Monday, February 7
- Meanwhile, the family had earlier appealed to the kidnappers to release their member unconditionally and without being hurt
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Jephthah Robert, a cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who was kidnapped on January 24, has been released by his captors.
Robert, who spent 14 days in the kidnapper’s den, was abducted in front of his residence at Biogbolo-Epie suburb of Yenagoa, the state capital.
This development was confirmed by the family in a statement sent to Legit.ng on Monday, February 7.
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The statement reads thus:
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"We are glad to confirm that our brother, Mr. Jephthah Robert Yekorogha, has finally regained his freedom and reunited with the family after a protracted ordeal in the hands of his kidnappers.
"He regained freedom in the early hours of today, Monday, 7th February 2022. No information on whether or not ransom was paid before he regained freedom.
"He is in good health, but would see his doctor for routine medical checkup.
"Once again, we appreciate all well-meaning Nigerians who by way of calls, text messages and visits stood by us throughout the ordeal.
"Particularly, we appreciate the efforts of the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State and the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) for their determined assistance.
"You will recall that Mr. Yekorogha was kidnapped at gunpoint by armed men at about 8:40pm on Monday, 24th January, 2022, in front of his house gate at Biogbolo, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
"The incident was promptly reported to the law-enforcement agencies who mounted pressure until he regained freedom."
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that a former governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu, has alleged that some northerners worked against ex-president Goodluck Jonathan's plan to fight and end the activities of Boko Haram insurgents across the region.
Aliyu in an interview with the Punch said former president Jonathan was hellbent on defeating Boko Haram but could not do so due to interference from these northern leaders.
The former governor said some individuals in the north had at the time misconstrued Jonathan's plan to defeat the insurgents as political.
National pacifier: Group reveals important reason Jonathan should contest in 2023
A group called the Nationalists Movement has asked ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to contest in the 2023 presidential election.
Abidde Robinson, the national coordinator of the movement made the call during a press conference in Abuja.
Robinson described Jonathan as a national pacifier explained the reasons the former Nigerian leader is to contest.
Source: Legit.ng
Jerrywright Ukwu Jerrywright Ukwu is an Abuja-based senior political/defence correspondent. He is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos and the International Institute of Journalism in Abuja. He is also a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. He spends his leisure-time reading history books. He can be reached via email at jerrywright39@yahoo.com.
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