A University of Port Harcourt lecturer, Dr Jones Ayauwo, who was kidnapped in Rivers by unknown gunmen three weeks ago, has regained his freedom.

This development came barely a week after his students, especially those in the Department of Linguistics and Communication, appealed for his unconditional release and sought immediate action from the security agencies, as well as both State and federal governments.

A spokesman for the University, Sammy Kpenu, who confirmed his release on Tuesday morning said the lecturer regained his freedom on Monday night and has since reunited with his family and the university community.

Kpenu added:

“The management of the University has already contacted his family and thanked God for his release.

“This morning there was a special service to celebrate his release in Our Favours Chapel (the university:s church), In fact, when he was released, he went to the church to give glory to God.”

When contacted, spokesman for the State Police Command, Nnamdi Omoni, said he will speak on it soon, just as it is not immediately known if any ransom was paid to secure the release of the lecturer.

The PUNCH