Justice Joy Unwana of Akwa Ibom State High Court and her driver, Idorinyin Ekanem, have been released from captivity after five harrowing days.
According to LIB, they were abducted on December 18, 2023, following a court session in Oron Local Government Area. Sadly, her police orderly, ThankGod Ekanem, lost his life during the incident.
In a recent announcement, Akwa Ibom’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Ini Ememobong, shared that Governor Umo Eno expressed gratitude for Justice Unwana’s safe return and commended security agencies for their prompt action.
Governor Eno, deeply concerned about the ordeal faced by Justice Unwana, pledged his government’s commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The official statement reads:
“The Judge of the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, Justice Joy Unwana, who was abducted Monday night has regained her freedom. Receiving the freed judge at the Government House Uyo, the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, thanked God for her safe release while appreciating security agencies for their swift response and commitment to duty.
“He further assured citizens that the state under his watch would never be a 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.”
| LIB
