PUNCH Newspapers reporter, Okechukwu Nnodim, who was Abducted on February 3, has regained his freedom.
Nnodim and two other persons were forcefully Abducted from their residence in the Kubwa area of Abuja by unknown bandits suspected to be Kidnappers.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Nnodim’s wife, Mrs Oluchi Nnodim, confirmed the release of the journalist on Sunday, saying that her husband was released at midnight on Saturday.
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She said that her husband was released with two other boys who were abducted with him.
“My husband came back home around midnight but he is still sleeping,” the reporter’s wife said.
“I am happy he is alive. I thank God for what He has done for me. He did not allow the enemy to laugh at me. I am grateful to God almighty for this miracle.”
She expressed gratitude to everyone who had contributed in ensuring the release of her husband for their efforts and prayed God to reward them.
Nnodim and the two others were held captive in the Kidnappers den for 3 days.
The unknown gunmen took the reporter and the others away after demanding cash, which was not readily made available to them.
The kidnappers reportedly demanded a ransom of N10 million for the release of Nnodim.
As of the time of filing this report, it was not clear if ransom was paid to secure the victims’ release.
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