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KIDNAPPED PERMANENT SECRETARY OF ENUGU STATE THANKS GOVERNOR AND CIVIL SERVANT AFTER HIS RELEASE

Enugu State’ Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Lands and Urban Development, Mr. Augustine Udeh, who was abducted on Sunday evening between Isu-Awaa and the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku-Ozalla, along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, has been rescued.

Mr. Udeh who has reunited with his family, said he is hale and hearty and thanked God for his rescue.

The Permanent Secretary disclosed that no ransom was paid, also thanked incumbent Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his swift interventions, especially the effective security measures his administration has put in place, which he said saw to his release.

Mr. Udeh equally appreciated the efforts of the security agencies and went further to thank the civil servants of the state for their prayers and support.

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