Two abducted priests at the Parish Rectory of Saint Vincent De Paul Parish in Fier, Catholic Diocese of Pankshin, have regained freedom from their abductors.
The State Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Father Polycarp Lubo, made this known on Thursday.
According to him, the priests were released in the early hours of Thursday after spending over three days in the kidnappers’ enclave.
Although the cleric could not ascertain whether ransom was paid to secure their release, he disclosed that they had been taken for a medical checkup.
Meanwhile, the state police spokesman, Alfred Alabo, who also confirmed the release, stated that no suspects have been apprehended in connection with the matter.
He disclosed that those arrested by the local vigilantes for having committed the crime were never handed over to the police. Adding that, the police are still making efforts to take custody of the suspects for proper investigation and prosecution.
In another development, the Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the release of 14 Abuja-bound travellers who were kidnapped last Friday.
It will be recalled that the victims were travelling in two commercial buses when they were abducted at Inyenle, Ogugu in the Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.
They, however, regained freedom on Thursday, according to the police spokesman, although he didn’t disclose if a ransom was paid to secure their release.
He said, “I can confirm that all the kidnapped victims of God Is Good Motors and ABC Transports have regained freedom.”
