A former member of the Imo State House of Assembly, Ngozi Ogbu, has been freed after spending several days in the custody of gunmen who abducted him last week.

The Imo State Police Command, on Thursday, confirmed that Ogbu, who once represented Okigwe State Constituency, was rescued on Wednesday night.

The Command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement, assured that efforts were ongoing to track down those behind the abduction.

He said, “The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the release of Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, the former legislator who represented Okigwe State Constituency. He was released yesterday night. The Command is working in synergy with other security agencies to make sure his abductors are apprehended and brought to book.

“We are ever committed to enhancing the peace and security of everyone in Imo State.”

Reports indicated that the kidnappers had demanded the redeployment of security operatives from the Okigwe area as a condition for releasing the lawmaker.

It, however, remained unclear if any ransom was paid, as neither Ogbu nor members of his family had publicly commented on the incident at the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, the Police Command reiterated its determination to rid the state of criminal elements and restore confidence among residents.