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Owerri: “I Was Abducted By Police” – Professor Adiele; Released, Thanks All

June 12, 2022

By Charles Igbo

Professor Jachimike Adiele who was abducted Saturday morning from the premises of a Radio Station in Owerri has been released.

In a post like where he thanked all those who came to his rescue, Adiele said he would tell the full story of his ordeal later, and added: “Nigeria must get better.”

His appreciation post reads:

“May I use this opportunity to thank my friends, relations and associates who called to check on me after the news that I was abducted by Policemen. I am now safely at home.

“May I particularly thank Harriet Ijeomah, the host of The Forum at Boss Radio 98.9FM, who immediately sent out the information on my abduction, the General Manager Mr McDonald, who followed up and the Chairman of Boss Radio, Mr Michael Ikoku who ensured I was safe.

“Also, thank you Dr Nma Olebara , Dr Fidel Onyeneke , Editor and Publisher Gele Agbai , Professor Chinedu Asinu-Anosike, Mr Nick Opara-Ndudu, Jones Fcc Onwuasoanya , Barrister Mbuba Ilobi Asika , Editor and Publisher Nwadike Precious U, and many other journalists in the Owerri area for reacting promptly in my defence.

“Thanks Superintendent of Police Chidi Maxwell for your professionalism.

“Nigeria must get better.

“I shall be making comments on this later.

Jachimike Adiele”

Reports had emanated from Owerri, capital of Imo State, Saturday morning to the effect that Adiele was abducted from the premises of a Radio Station.

He had gone to Boss Radio to co-host a programme, THE FORUM.

Just as he stepped out, armed men stormed the premises and abducted him.

A posted frantic message from the Radio station said:

“After the Program “THE FORUM”, some unidentified armed men stormed the premises of Boss Radio, Owerri, and abducted the co-host of the Forum, Prof Jachimike Adiele to an undisclosed location.

“We cannot confirm his whereabouts or his present state.

“We implore the law enforcement agencies to please, come to our rescue.

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