Prof. Kamene Okonjo,the 82-year old mother of the Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been released five days after she was
kidnapped by unknown gunmen from her home in Ogbe-Ofu quarters, Ogwashi -Uku,
Aniocha south local government area of Delta state.
Dr Okonji-Iweala's spokesman confirmed her mother's release
in a statement. See it below...
“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…"
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