Anambra State Police Command a few hours ago confirmed that Chief J. J. Ezeokafor, CEO of Jesco Oil and a Rev. Sister, who were kidnapped over one week ago by armed criminals at Ifite-Awka, have been released and have safely returned home.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu broke the cheering news in a press statement today Saturday August 15, 2026.
According to the press release, the Command is currently taking necessary steps to establish the circumstances surrounding their release and obtain relevant information that will assist ongoing investigations and identification of the perpetrators.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama psc mnips, while commending the safe return of the victims, according to the statement further directed intensified intelligence-led operations and manhunt for those responsible for the abduction.
Part of the press release reads thus:
“The ongoing operation involves the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), the Military, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agunechemba Security Operatives and other relevant security agencies.
The Command appreciates members of the public for their support and cooperation and urges them to remain vigilant and provide credible and timely information that could assist security agencies in apprehending the perpetrators”.
