Senator Nelson Effiong

54 days after he was abducted by kidnappers, Ex-senator Nelson Effiong, a former senator from Akwa Ibom has regained his freedom.

Effiong, a frontline of the ruling All Progressives Congress, was kinapped on September 5 by suspected gunmen along Oron Road in a Toyota Camry and whisked away while inflicting injuries on three others.

A statement by the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Nkereuwem Enyongekere titled, ‘The Release of Senator Nelson Effiong from the Den of the Kidnappers,’ said the Senator was released yesterday on Friday.

The statement was however silent on whether ransom was paid to the kidnappers or not for the release of the ex lawmaker.

“The All Progressives Congress Akwa Ibom State Chapter wishes to intimate the APC family and the general public of the release of Sen Nelson Effiong who was kidnapped on Sunday evening of September 5, 2021.

“The Senator gained his freedom just yesterday (Friday, October 30, 2021) from the enclave and grip of the men of the underworld.

“It is our deepest concern as a party to register our sincere gratitude to God Almighty and all who contributed in one way or the other to facilitate his release and return to his family and party.

“We humbly pray to God to accord you all the commensurable blessings you deserve for identifying with us throughout the period of the predicament,” the statement read in part.