Comrade Ben Ukpepi, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Cross River State 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 our source that Ukpepi was released on Monday, June 14.
There was however no information one whether a ransom was paid or not for the release of Ukpepi.
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.
This makes it the second time Mr. Ukpepi would be kidnapped and released.