Okonjo: Army releases 63 suspects

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday released the 63 suspects arrested on December 15, in connection with the abduction of Prof. Kamene Okonjo, mother of the Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

The 4 Brigade Headquarters of the army, released the suspects who were arrested at Osanogoo, a community in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta.

OKONJO-IWEALA’S mother Professor Kamene Okonjo

The Public Relations Officer of the brigade, Capt. Rose Managbe, confirmed the release of the suspects while speaking with newsmen in her office.

She said that the Monarch of Agbor, Dien Benjamin Keagborekuzi, sent three chiefs, led by Chief Gideon Okobia, to sign surety for the release of the suspects.

Managbe debunked allegations that the suspects had to pay for their food while in detention. She also denied that some of the suspects had to pay N70,000 each to secure their bail. (NAN)