ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the release of Hon. Joan Onyemaechi, a former member of the House of Representatives and the Delta State House of Assembly, who was abducted in Asaba on Tuesday, August 30, 2024.
Hon. Onyemaechi was kidnapped from her church, King Jesus and I, located off DBS Road, Asaba. The circumstances surrounding her release remain unclear, with no confirmation of whether a ransom was paid. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Edafe Bright, stated, “I cannot confirm if any ransom was paid for her release.”
The past week was fraught with uncertainty and concern over Hon. Onyemaechi’s safety. However, the confirmation of her release by both the police and a close family member has brought relief and ended the confusion.
According to the STORY, the successful rescue was the result of a coordinated effort involving the military, police, hunters, and vigilantes. SP Edafe Bright confirmed the development, saying, ” Hon. Joan Onyemaechi (Ada-Anioma) has been released by her abductors”.
Hon. Joan Onyemaechi, who until a few weeks ago served as the Commissioner for Technical Education, was forced to resign following her constituency’s refusal to support her brother’s candidacy for the position of Local Government Chairman.
Source: Our Reporter, and the STORY
