Benue commissioner for information, culture and tourism, Matthew Abo has regained his freedom.
Gatekeepers News reports that Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Hyacinth Alia, Governor of the state, announced the development in a statement.
Abo was released on Wednesday night.
Kula said Abo has reunited with his family in Sankera, Ukum LGA where he was abducted.
He said no “ransom or any other monetary exchanges” were involved in securing the commissioner’s release.
“Rather, his release was as a result of intense pressure on the criminals from the gallant security operatives who were acting on the directives of Gov. Hyacinth Alia who had earlier given marching orders to them to ensure Mr. Abo’s release,” the statement reads.
The commissioner was abducted on the night of September 24 when gunmen invaded his residence.
The incident occurred less than a month after he was sworn in as a member of the Benue executive council on August 29.
