Mr Japhtah Yekorogha, cousin of President Goodluck Jonathan who was abducted on January 24, has regained his freedom.
This was contained in a statement by the younger brother to the kidnapped victim, Mr Azibaola Robert, in Yenagoa on Monday.
The statement signed by Mr Austin Ekeinde, Media Aide to Robert noted that the family appreciated the concerns of well meaning members of the public.
Yekorogha was whisked away from his Yenagoa residence by unidentified gunmen to an unknown destination.
“We are glad to confirm that our brother, Mr Jephthah Robert Yekorogha, has finally regained his freedom and reunited with the family after a protracted ordeal in the hands of his kidnappers.
“He regained freedom in the early hours of today, Monday; no information on whether or not ransom was paid before he regained freedom.
“He is in good health, but will see his doctor for routine medical checkups.
“Once again, we appreciate all well-meaning Nigerians who by way of calls, text messages and visits stood by us throughout the ordeal,’’ he said.
Robert appreciated the efforts of the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State and the State Director of Department of State Services for their determined assistance.
He said that the incident was promptly reported to the law-enforcement agencies who mounted pressure until he regained freedom.
(NAN)
