Kidnapping: Methodist Prelate, Others Regain Freedom

The Methodist Church Prelate, His Eminence, Reverend Samuel Uche Kanu,

Kidnapping: Methodist Prelate, Others Regain Freedom

His Eminence, Reverend Samuel Uche Kanu, the Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria  has regained freedom from his abductors.

The Nation gathered that the Prelate was released with two others kidnapped with him around 6:30pm, 24hrs after they were abducted.

The Methodist Prelate, according to information, was in Owerri, the Imo State capital with the Bishop of Owerri Diocese who was kidnapped with him and his Chaplain.

The abductors had demanded N100m ransom for their release but it was unclear if the church paid ransom or not for them to regain freedom.

It was not clear if the authority confirm or deny the ransom payment.

The Methodist cleric and others that were kidnapped with him are said to be in good and stable medical condition..

Abia Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Geoffery Ogbonna confirmed their release.

According to Ogbonna, Rev. Kanu was released within the same Umunneochi Area where he was kidnapped.

The Abia PPRO stated the speedy release of the Methodist Church Nigeria leader was not unconnected with efforts of men and officers of tactical units of the Command and other sister security agencies to nab the perpetrators.

Source: Thenationonline

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