A High Court Judge in Akwa Ibom State, Joy Unwana, who was kidnapped on Monday has been freed after five days in captivity.
Justice Unwana and her driver were kidnapped while returning to Uyo, the capital, from Oron Local Government Area where she had a court session. Her security guard, ThankGod Ekanem, a police officer, was killed during the incident.
Announcing her release in a statement on Friday, the State Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong said the State Governor, Umo Eno appreciated security agencies for their swift response.
