Saturday, June 3, 2023
HomeNewsCrime & InvestigationImo: Gunmen free Imo Anglican Bishop’s wife at ransom

Imo: Gunmen free Imo Anglican Bishop’s wife at ransom

Imo: Gunmen free Imo Anglican Bishop’s wife at ransom

Wife of the Anglican Bishop of Ikeduru Diocese in Imo State, Mrs. Añuri Maduwuike reported to have been kidnapped by gunmen has been released by her abductors.

Her release was brokered after an alleged undisclosed ransom was paid.

The Bishop ’s wife was reported to have been ambushed and kidnapped last Friday at Ekemele on her way home from Owerri.

He assailants released her last Sunday.

ALSO READ  PDP Crisis: Ayu Out, Damagum Named Acting Chairman

According to Punch report, a source in the church who does not want his name in print told our correspondent on Monday that the kidnappers had earlier demanded N 8m ransom .

The source said “To the glory of God , our bishop ’s wife has been released . She was released on Sunday. Her kidnappers had initially demanded an N 8m ransom .”

“God answered our prayer and she was released unhurt . She has been reunited with her family. It was not a happy moment for the Church of God . The diocese was in a sad mood until she was released .”

ALSO READ  BREAKING: ‘NYSC members to enjoy new minimum wage’

Our correspondent gathered that the bishop , Emmanuel Maduwuike , had a week before the abduction of his wife unveiled one of his books .

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state , Orlando Ikeokwu , could not be reached for comment but a police source who pleaded anonymity confirmed the development .

Copyright PUNCH

Spread the love
RELATED ARTICLES

9 COMMENTS

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Most Popular

Recent Comments