By Onome Oghenetega
The kidnapped former Delta State commissioner for Technical Education, Hon. Joan Onyemaechi, has been released by her abductors.
Onyemaechi, a former member of the House of Representatives, regained her freedom late Friday night, sources told NIGER DELTA TODAY Online.
Although details surrounding her release were still sketchy at the time of filing this report, but it was learned that the former lawmaker has arrived the state capital.
It was learned that the abductors had earlier demanded one billion naira as ransom, but it was not clear if any money was paid before she was set free.
The spokesman of the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the release of Onyemaechi, popularly know as Ada Anioma, on Friday night.
SP Edafe, however, did not give further details on the released kidnapped politician.
Onyemaechi was forcefully kidnapped by arms-wielding gunmen on July 30th from her Church premises along the DBS Road Asaba.
At least two persons including a policeman were confirmed killed by the gunmen while others sustained gunshots injuries during the kidnap attack.
Details later…
