Abducted Jezco Chairman, Joseph Ezeokafor, Regains Freedom
Chief Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group of Companies, popularly known as Jezco, has regained his freedom after spending several days in the custody of his abductors. Ezeokafor, who
Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, the chairman of Jezco Group of Companies, known colloquially as Jezco, has been freed following several days of captivity. The businessman, who is also the father of social media star Jowi Zaza, was seized early Tuesday morning as he journeyed to a prayer ground in Awka, Anambra State. This incident had left his family, friends, and the local community in Anambra State deeply worried.
Reports indicate that his captors first engaged with his family, initially requesting a ransom of N700 million, but later escalated the demand to N1.5 billion. As of now, the specifics regarding Ezeokafor's release remain undisclosed, including whether any ransom was paid and the location of his release. Ezeokafor serves as the founder of Jezco Oil and Lubricants, a venture he established in 1980 which later diversified into various manufacturing and business domains. Further updates are expected shortly.
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