Chairman of the Nigeria Labour
Congress (NLC) in Cross River State, Comrade Ben Ukpepi, has been released by
his abductors after 82 days in captivity.
The Cross River State police
command on Tuesday confirmed his release.
Police Spokesperson in the
state, ASP Irene Ugbo told Channels Television that Ukpepi was released on
Monday, June 14.
No information was given on how
Ukpepi was released or whether ransom was paid or not.
Ukpepi was kidnapped on Sunday,
March 21, 2021, in front of his house at the CROSPIL Estate in Akpabuyo Local Government
Area of Cross River State.
The organised labour in the
state was planning strike action over pending labor issues when Ukpepi was
kidnapped.
It was the second time Mr.
Ukpepi would be kidnapped.
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