The
Deputy High Commissioner of Sierra Leone in Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Alfred Nelson
William, who was kidnapped along Abuja- Kaduna last Friday, has regained his
freedom.
Willliam
was rescued by the police on Tuesday and has reunited with the High
Commission and his family.
The
Force Public Relations, Donald Awunah, confirmed it last night in an SMS.
It
read, “The ambassador was released at about 16:00hrs along Abuja- Kaduna
Road.
“Following
credible intelligence and technical support, there was intense police
activities on both land and air patrol within the area. The General is feasibly
in good condition.
“The
acting IGP, Ibrahim Idris, wishes to assure the members of the Diplomatic
Corps and other foreign nationals of their safety and security in Nigeria.”
The
police however did not say if ransom was paid for the envoy’s release or not.
His
abductors had earlier demanded N30m ransom during negotiations with embassy
officials.
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