Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- Two out of three persons abducted by gunmen at a relaxation centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, are still in captivity, 14 days later.

The three victims were abducted on 27 January at ME Lounge, a bar at Osongama Housing Estate in Uyo.

The police spokesperson in the state, Odiko Macdon, told PREMIUM TIMES, Wednesday, that he was not aware of the incident.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security, Koko Essien, however, confirmed the incident to this newspaper on Wednesday.

In his response to a PREMIUM TIMES enquiry, Mr Essien, a retired army general, said via a text message, "One person has been released. We are seeking to get the other two out."

He did not provide details of the incident.

He did not also provide a...