The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Okey Wali, who was kidnapped by gunmen two weeks ago, has regained his freedom.

Wali, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN) was on April 17, abducted by gunmen dressed in military uniform at the Obiri-Kwere area of the East-West Road in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

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The kidnappers also injured two police officers attached to the former NBA President.

The chairman of NBA, Port Harcourt branch, Viktor Benibo confirmed Wali’s release on Monday.

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