His kidnappers ordered him to lay down in the car as they engaged in a gun duel with the Police who tried to rescue him before he was taken away 21 days ago.Two of his children who tried to negotiate with the kidnappers were also abducted.The kidnappers are said to have cells in various parts of Nigeria.
Chief Ozekhome as quoted by punch Nigeria said:
"They(kidnappers) asked me who i was,and i replied them that i am a Lawyer.They asked how long i have been practicing,i told them for 32 years.The experience was horrific because we were psychologically tortured.It was the nearest thing to death on earth.We were about 13 in all that were kidnapped.There was even a woman with two of her Sons and a daughter as well as her driver.The danger knows no status,religion,occupation etc.The Federal government should do certain things as a matter of urgency"
The "things" he specifically mentioned includes:
- Granting amnesty to all Kidnappers in Nigeria as they are willing to drop their guns if their freedom is guaranteed
- Declaration of a state of emergency on youth unemployment and insecurity
- Constitutional amendment to allow State policing in Nigeria - He made reference to the United States model
Chief Mike and his children returned home in the early hours of Thursday.He expressed his gratitude to the President of Nigeria,Goodluck Jonathan and everyone who showed their concern.
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