From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The Director, Anambra State Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Mr Daniel Onyisi has regained his freedom.
Mr Onyisi was abducted in the early hours of 12th June, 2025 along Winner Road, Awka.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) for Anambra State command on Sunday said that the police collaborated with sister agencies to secure the release of the abducted NDLEA boss.
The statement reads, “The Police, in collaboration with sister Agencies, especially the high-powered covert operatives of the NDLEA led by Mrs Florence Ezeonye, the Zone 12 Commander of the NDLEA, complemented the aggressive rescue efforts which helped the victim’s safe return.
“The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu(CP) has briefed the Police High Command on the development and activated the IGP’s directive to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.”
The PPRO said further the the Anambra State Director of NDLEA is in safe custody where he is receiving medical attention.