The Bishop of Jebba Diocese (Anglican Communion), Rt Reverend Adeyinka Aderogba, his wife, Oreofe, and driver have regained freedom from the abductors.
The freedom came barely 48hours after they were kidnapped along Oyo-Ogbomoso road while returning to Jebba from an assignment in Ogun State.
The Police Public Relation Officers (PPRO), Oyo State chapter, Adewale Osifeso confirmed the development yesterday in a statement.
The Nation reports that Osifeso, however, did not say if any ransom was paid before their release.
He attributed the release to the massive deployment of police personnel whom he said dominated the entire area and presurred the abductors to free the victim’s.
He added that the victims were released unhurt around 6:20pm.
The statement reads in part: “The abducted Bishop Rt. Rev Aderogba Adeyinka of Jebba Anglican Diocese regained his freedom unhurt alongside his wife and driver around 1820HRS today, Tuesday 14/06/2022.
“The Clergyman in the company of his wife and driver were abducted on Sunday 12/06/2022 at about 2100HRS after the victim’s vehicle developed mechanical fault while travelling from Yewa, Ogun State to Jebba, Kwara State enroute an isolated area along New Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway.
“The massive deployment of Police personnel for the operation to rescue the victims and the domination of the entire area by the Police Tactical teams pressurized the abductors in freeing the victims.
“Investigation is ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime and bring them to justice.”
A source close to the family of abducted cleric also confirmed the release, adding that the victims were immediately taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention after their release.
The source said the news of the release was broken by the Bishop of Omu Aran Diocese, Rt. Rev. Festus Sobanke and confirmed by the General Secretary of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Venerable Paul Dajur.
