•Justice Joy Unwana
Five days after their abduction along the Okobo-Esuk Inwang-Ndon Ebom road in Akwa Ibom, Justice Joy Unwana of Oron High Court, Akwa Ibom and her driver have regained their freedom.
The duo were abducted on Monday. Justice Unwana’s orderly was killed by the abductors during the incident, reports The Nation.
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Mr Ini Ememobong, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo yesterday.
Ememobong said Gov. Umo Eno thanked God for ensuring Justice Unwana’s safe return and thanked the security agencies for their commitment to duty.
The commissioner said the governor sympathised with the judge and driver for the trauma they must have gone through in the hands of their abductors.
Ememobong said the governor reassured the Akwa Ibom residents of the government’s commitments toward bringing the perpetrators to book.
“The governor, specifically, appreciated the Ministry of Internal Security for their strategic coordination and use of local intelligence in the handling of security issues,” he said.
The commissioner said Justice Unwana appreciated the governor for his concern and efforts at rescuing her and her driver from the abductors.
She recounted her ordeal in their hands, praying that no one should face such a terrible experience. The commissioner said the freed judge and her driver are currently receiving medical attention.
