By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
Abducted Judge of the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, Justice Joy Unwana, who was kidnapped Monday night alongside her driver has regained freedom.
A statement by the state information commissioner Comrade Ini Ememobong made available to newsmen in Uyo yesterday however did not state the whereabout of the driver.
Recieving the freed Judge in Government House Uyo, Governor Umo Eno thanked God for her safe release, while appreciating security agencies for their swift response and commitment to duty.
Eno further assured citizens that the state under his watch would never be a safe haven for criminals, charging security operatives to double their surveillance.
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 expressed regrets for the grave inconvenience suffered by the judge during her days in captivity, assuring that God who spared her life would adequately compensate her.
Eno maintained that the security of the state was not compromised as this incident was an outlier, which would be decisively dealt with, adding that, “they will be brought to Justice or justice will be brought to them.”
Unwana appreciated the Governor for his concern and his efforts at rescuing her from her abductors and recounted her ordeal in their hands, praying that no one should face such a terrible experience.
