A reporter with the NTA in Akure, Mrs Olubunmi Oke, who was abducted on Thursday had been released, the Ondo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), said in a statement.
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The statement signed by the Chairman of the council, Mr Akinfolayan Owanikin,said that Oke was released late on Saturday and that she had reunited with her family.
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"The NUJ wishes to thank all those who played one role or the other in securing her release from the den of kidnappers.
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"We commend the spirited efforts made by the family and we pray that nothing of such will take place in the family and our union again.
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"We also use this medium to call on government and security agencies to step up protection of Nigerians against criminals," the council stated.