Kidnapped Anambra NDLEA director released

Monday, June 23, 2025 - The kidnapped Anambra State Director of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Daniel Onyishi, has regained his freedom after days in captivity.

It would be recalled that Onyisi was abducted in the early hours of 12th June 2025 along Winner Road, Awka. 

The spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday, June 22, 2025 said Onyisi is currently in safe custody and receiving medical attention.

“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 statement read

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD, has briefed the Police High Command on the development and activated the IGP’s directive to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.”