It has been confirmed by the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, that its immediate past president, Okey Wali, SAN, who was abducted by unknown gunmen on October 11 has been released. A statement issued on Thursday night by the Association’s President, Augustine Alegeh, SAN, indicates that the kidnapped Senior Advocate was released at about 11p.m.. Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr Okey Wali, who was kidnapped on Oct 11th in Port Harcourt by unknown gunmen, has been released. According to a statement released today and signed by the current President of the NBA, Mr Augustine Aleghe, Mr Wali was released around11pm last night after spending 13 days in captivity.
The statement did not state where Mr Wali was released and if any ransom was paid for his release.
