Nelson, who was kidnapped on Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was abandoned by his abductors on the same road.
Nelson was abducted with his driver on his way to Kaduna to attend a function at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College. While his driver was released almost immediately, Nelson was held captive, with his abductors later demanding N44 million ransom. It was gathered that Nelson was abandoned about 4p.m. yesterday.
A police source said: “The General was released about 4p.m. today (yesterday). He wouldn’t have been released if not that his captors panicked over the ceaseless efforts of policemen mounted for his rescue. “The pressure was intense.
There was both land and air patrol for the General. The General is in good condition. He has requested that police medical teams should examine him. Right now, he has been reunited with the Sierra Leonean High Commission and his family.” The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Don Awunah, confirmed Nelson’s release.
Awunah said that the acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, had assured members of the diplomatic corps and expatriates of their security. The FPRO also denied that any ransom was paid to facilitate Nelson’s freedom.
He said: “Yes, he had been released. He was released about 4p.m. today (yesterday). He is visibly in good condition. There were intense police activities for his rescue.
There were intelligent reports and technical supports, police were able to mount intense pressure and manhunt through land and air. He had been reunited with his family and Sierra Leonean High Commission.” Asked if ransom was paid to aid the release of the diplomatic, Awunah said: “No ransom was paid. The IG wish to assure members of the diplomatic corps and international dignitaries in Nigeria of their safety and security in Nigeria.”https://newtelegraphonline.com/abductors-free-sierra-leonean-envoy/
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