SPECULATIONS over how the abducted Vice Chancellor of Enugu
State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof Cyprian Onyeji,
regained his freedom have been put to rest, as facts emerged yesterday
that his release was facilitated by efforts of the Aku Professional
Group in Enugu and in the Diaspora.
it was said yesterday that the organization, the umbrella body of Aku people of Igbo-Etiti Council of Enugu State, had taken it upon itself to ensure that nothing happened to the Vice Chancellor while at
the kidnappers’ den.
Although a ransom was allegedly paid to secure his release, the actually amount could not be ascertained.
But it was gathered that the body made financial contributions to meet the ransom demanded by the abductors when it dawned on it that the state government was planning to use force to effect the release of the university administrator.
The kidnappers had earlier demanded a ransom of N200 million, which a source disclosed was reduced before payment was made.
it was said yesterday that the organization, the umbrella body of Aku people of Igbo-Etiti Council of Enugu State, had taken it upon itself to ensure that nothing happened to the Vice Chancellor while at
the kidnappers’ den.
Although a ransom was allegedly paid to secure his release, the actually amount could not be ascertained.
But it was gathered that the body made financial contributions to meet the ransom demanded by the abductors when it dawned on it that the state government was planning to use force to effect the release of the university administrator.
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