Delta State Police Command has officially confirmed the release of Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi (Ada-Anioma) after a 10-day ordeal in the hands of her kidnappers.
Onyemaechi, a former Delta State Commissioner for Technical Education and former House of Representatives member, was abducted on July 30, 2024, from her church in Asaba by armed men. The incident led to the tragic deaths of two police orderlies and a POS operator.
According to Delta State Command Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, “We have just officially confirmed that Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi (Ada-Anioma) has been released by her abductors.”
Details of her release have not been disclosed by the police.
However, family sources have revealed that Onyemaechi was released on Thursday evening and admitted to a private hospital in Asaba for medical evaluation. The family had initially kept her release private to allow her time to rest and recover from the trauma she experienced.
When asked about a possible ransom payment, the family source declined to confirm or deny such claims, emphasizing that their priority was Onyemaechi’s safety and well-being.
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