By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Anambra State Government has announced the release of Rev. Fr. Basil Gbuzuo, who was kidnapped on May 15, 2024 along Nkpor-Obosi axis.

A press release by Governor Chukwuma Soludo's Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, said the clergy regained freedom through the onerous efforts of the joint security task team of Anambra State Government and well-meaning citizens.

The release said: “The state government will not rest on its oars as we work to ensure that any person held in captivity is released unconditionally and unhurt.

“We also seize this opportunity to send a strong warning to all criminals, their collaborators and sponsors. The full weight of the law will be brought on all such persons who engage directly or indirectly in orchestrating criminal activities.

“However, note that the olive branch offer extended to criminal elements who operate in the mould of agitators is still open. They should avail themselves of avenues provided by the State for them to be trained, rehabilitated and integrated back into the society.”

The Governor further appreciated the contributions of all well-meaning people in the onerous effort to make Anambra a peaceful and liveable homeland.