Yemi Obafemi
The management of Globalupfront Newspapers, has confirmed the release of its publisher and editor-in-chief, Madu Onuorah, who was abducted from his residence in Lugbe, Abuja by policemen on Wednesday.
In a statement by the management, Onuorah was released on bail late Thursday, night by Enugu State Police Command who requested the Ebonyi Police to abduct him for them.
The statement read, “We have confirmed the release (on bail) of our Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Madu Onuorah who was abducted by men of the Ebonyi Police Command on Wednesday 22/5/2024 evening from his residence in Lugbe, Abuja.
“He was released late Thursday, 23/5/2024, night by Enugu State Police Command who requested the Ebonyi Police to abduct him for them. We are awaiting a full briefing by Mr Onuorah and our lawyers before issuing a full statement on this matter and the next line of action.
“We solidly stand by our Editor-in-Chief and the harmless story we published. We insist the police station is not a court of law where alleged defamation cases are tried. We want to thank the Journalism and Media family, friends and well-wishers, and all defenders of freedom of expression who rose against a budding tyranny.”
Onuorah was arrested by some security operatives on Wednesday two without presenting a warrant of arrest, while he’s remained incommunicado with his family members, lawyer, and his workplace
