Traumatised US based tennis champion rescued in Anambra

Apparently looking distressed and unstable, Okpala was captured in a viral video by a good spirited member of the public.

The video prompted quick response of Commissioner for Women Affairs, Ify Obinabo to rescue, rehabilitate and reunite her with family following directive from Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye.

Interacting with the victim on phone, Mrs Soludo assured her that she would not be forsaken but get the best treatment and rehabilitation to enable her bounce back to life.

“Anambra State government will not forsake her you. You will definitely get the best treatment and rehabilitation so you can bounce back.

“Government will also ensure your full recovery and re-integration into society,” she said.

Narrating her ordeal to the First Lady, Okpala, a native of Nkpologwu in Aguata local government area, said she is a US- based tennis champion but became a crack cocaine addict due to peer influence.

She revealed she had the best of education in and outside the country.

She further disclosed that she lost her mother from Belarus to cancer few years ago and had not been able to get over her demise since then.

Okpala, who further informed she has a six-year- old daughter staying with her father in Nkpologwu, urged the Governor’s wife to assist her reunite with her daughter.

The victim is receiving treatment at “At Peace Neuro Center and Clinic” Awka in fulfillment of the promise of Soludo and his wife.

Okpala was taken to the clinic immediately after rescue and attended to by the doctor after conducting series of tests.