how Ex-Nasarawa Deputy Gov Regains Freedom after been kidnap

According to information the police command obtained, on April 7, 2023, at around 2:30 am, unidentified gunmen raided Gwagi village in the Wamba LGA, broke into a man’s home named Prof. Onje Gye-wado, and took him to an unidentified location.

Prof. Onje Gye-wado had been an influential figure in Nasarawa State politics for many years, having served as deputy governor under the former Governor.

His abduction came as a shock to many, as he had not been known to have any personal or political enemies. The motives behind his abduction were unclear, and his family and supporters feared for his safety.

As news of his abduction spread, the Nasarawa State Police Command swung into action and launched a manhunt for the abductors. The police also appealed to the public to provide any information that could help secure the release of the former deputy governor.

The state government also issued a statement condemning the abduction and assuring the public that everything possible would be done to secure the release of Prof. Onje Gye-Wado,

As the days went by, there was no news of the whereabouts of the former deputy governor. His family and supporters became increasingly anxious, and there were fears that he may have been harmed by his abductors.

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However, on Sunday, April 9th, 2023, the news broke that Prof Onje Gye-Wado had been released by his abductors. The news was received with great relief and joy by his family, supporters, and the people of Nasarawa State. According to reports, Prof. Onje Gye-Wado was released by his abductors after a ransom of N4 million was paid.

Prof. Onje Gye-Wado was said to be in good health, although he was understandably traumatized by his ordeal. He was immediately reunited with his family, who expressed their gratitude to all those who had worked tirelessly to secure his release.

The release of Prof. Onje Gye-Wado was greeted with celebrations throughout Nasarawa State. Many citizens took to the streets to express their joy and relief that he had been released unharmed.

The abduction of Prof. Onje Gye-Wado is just one of many incidents of kidnapping that have taken place in Nigeria in recent years. Kidnapping has become a lucrative business for criminal gangs in the country, with high-profile individuals often being targeted for ransom.

The Nigerian government has been criticized for its handling of the kidnapping crisis, with many citizens calling for more to be done to ensure the safety and security of the people. The government has responded by launching various initiatives aimed at tackling the issue of kidnapping and other forms of criminality in the country.

However, the release of Prof. Onje Gye-Wado shows that there is still much work to be done to address the issue of kidnapping in Nigeria. It is clear that the security situation in the country needs to be improved, and more needs to be done to ensure that citizens are safe and secure.