Anambra billionaire, Rev Sister released after 10 days in captivity
By Vincent Ujumadu Awka—Anambra businessman and Managing Director of JEZCO Oil, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, and a Reverend Sister whose identity was not disclosed have been released after spending 10 days in the custody of their abductors. The victims were abducted in the Ifite area of Awka, Anambra State. The Anambra State Police Command said the […]
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