Police in Anambra State have confirmed the release of the State Director of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Daniel Onyishi.

Onyishi was said to have been kidnapped on June 12, during the democracy day public holiday along Winners Road, Awka in the early hours of the day.

 A statement by the Anambra State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, explained that the release of the director was confirmed by the state police commissioner, CP Ikioye Orutugu.

Ikenga said police, in collaboration with sister agencies, especially the operatives of the NDLEA led by the Zone 12 Commander of the NDLEA, Mrs. Florence Ezeonye, coordinated the rescue efforts which helped the victim’s safe return.

Part of the statement reads: “The Anambra State Police Command today 22nd June 2025 confirmed the release of the abducted NDLEA Anambra State Director, Mr. Daniel Onyishi.

“It would be recalled that the victim was abducted in the early hours of 12th June 2025 along Winner Road, Awka. He is currently in safe custody and receiving medical attention.

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