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Professor Patrick Egaga
Professor Patrick Egaga of the University of Calabar (Unical) has been released by his abductors after 26 days in captivity.
Egaga who is UNICAL’s Director of Servicom, was abducted in the institution’s Staff quarters on November 12, 2023.
The varsity abductors demanded a ransom of N50 million.
Meanwhile, the traditional ruler of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River, HRM Maurice Edet has been abducted by gunmen at his residence in Asin ufot, Ayamba Ikot Akriba community.
It was gathered that an aide to the traditional ruler was shot dead in the process of the abduction, which lasted hours on Sunday.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Irene Ugbo who confirmed the incident, said details of the abduction were yet to be briefed about the full details of the incident.
A source who pleaded anonymity stated that the traditional ruler’s aide was killed as he tried to resist the kidnappers from abducting his principal.
Akpabuyo, known for its notoriety, is less than 15 kilometers from Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State. (Vanguard)
