Read What CBN Governor Emefiele Has To Say on his wife's abduction

Godwin Emefiele has expressed gratitude to God, Pres. Buhari and security agencies for the rescue of his wife, Margaret, from the hands of kidnappers. In a statement released today, he said his joy knew no bounds when the news of his wife’s rescue reached him Friday night.

He praised security agencies for their gallantry in bringing his wife back home within 24 hours in compliance with the directive of Pres. Buhari. He also expressed his gratitude to the Delta and Edo State Governments, friends and well wishers who, through their actions, prayers and goodwill, helped to bring this harrowing experience to a joyful end.
He reaffirmed his resolve to continue to serve the nation diligently and with all his heart without any fear of intimidation. Emefiele’s kidnapper‎s had initially demanded N100m as ransom for her release but increased it to N1.2bn when they discovered she was a ‘big catch’.