Kidnapped Lawmaker Released, Beaten To Coma

Barely 24 hours after the Ebonyi State House majority leader, Hon Sam Nwali, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen at his residence along Watchman street in Abakaliki, he has regained freedom, but in poor condition.

* Hon Sam Nwali on a hospital bed at the SSS clinic in Abakaliki. Photo credit – TheNation.

The Ebonyi State member, representing Ikwo North State Constituency, who is believed to be a strong supporter of the new Speaker-elect, Hon. Helen Nwobasi, was beaten to a coma before being released yesterday afternoon by his abductors, according to LEADERSHIP.