Professor Adichie was travelling from the university town of Nsukka to his hometown Abba, in Anambra state when the kidnappers abducted him and his driver at about 10 am. The abduction occurred near Nsukka.
An initial demand of 50million Naira for his release was later reduced to a smaller sum by the kidnappers, who were subsequently prevailed upon to release the respected elder.
Professor Adichie was released at about 8pm last night.
He is the first professor of statistics in Nigeria and was Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) before he retired. His wife, Lady Grace Ifeoma Adichie, was the first female Registrar of UNN.
The family is not yet commenting on the incident.
Thank God 4 his release. Hmmm! "Uwaifo don talk e own o".
ReplyDeleteThat is to show we hav no respect for each oda. Now, most universities in UK and US will know the father of such scholar was kidnapped.
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ReplyDeleteOkay o thank God o
ReplyDeleteShe has a rich family background.....tnkGod pale came back sound n alive
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