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Punch Newspapers reporter, 2 others freed by abductors

by NewsNet Nigeria
4 years ago
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Punch Newspapers reporter, 2 others freed by abductors
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Punch Newspapers reporter Okechukwu Nnodim, who was abducted on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, with two other persons at their houses in Kubwa, Abuja has regained his freedom.

Nnodim’s wife, Mrs Oluchi Nnodim, who confirmed the release of the journalist on Sunday, said 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.

“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.

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“I am grateful to God almighty for this miracle.”

She thanked everyone who had contributed to ensuring the release of her husband for their efforts and prayed to God to reward them.

Nnodim and the two others spent three days with the kidnappers, who abducted them in their houses after firing gunshots and forcing their way into their apartments.

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The gunmen took Nnodim 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.

(NAN)

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