The
governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has confirmed the
release of his wife who was kidnapped on Friday.
Margaret
Emefiele, who was abducted by unknown gunmen, was rescued by security
operatives at Ugoneki near Benin City late Friday.
News
website, Sahara Reporters, said a her captors demanded a N1.5 billion ransom.
Mr.
Emefiele expressed gratitude to God, President Muhammadu Buhari and security
agencies for the rescue of his wife.
“I am grateful
security agencies for their gallantry in bringing my wife back home within 24
hours in compliance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari,” he said
in a statement Saturday.
“My
gratitude to the Delta and Edo State governments, friends and well wishers who,
through their actions, prayers and goodwill, helped to bring this harrowing
experience to a joyful end.
“I
reaffirm my resolve to continue to serve the nation diligently with all his
heart without any fear of intimidation,” Mr. Emefiele said.
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