Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission in Bayelsa State who was kidnapped by gunmen on the Ogbakiri axis of the East-West Road in Rivers State, has been released after five days.
Mrs. Izonfuo, a former Head of Service in Bayelsa State, was kidnapped last Sunday while returning from a trip to Brass, Bayelsa State, at the Ogbakiri intersection in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State.
She had been taken away by the gunmen along with her driver and maid.
Grace Iringe-Koko, a spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed her release early on Friday.
“Yes, she was released this morning (Friday). An investigation is still ongoing to apprehend the kidnappers and make them face justice,” Iringe-Koko stated.
Asked if Mrs Izonfuo’s driver and maid were freed alongside, the state police spokesperson I response said, “Okay, I will get back to you on that.”
However, it could not be ascertained if any ransom was paid.
