Police Confirms Release Of Ada Anioma, A Delta State Commissioner Kidnapped On 30th July

Kidnapped former Delta State commissioner for Technical Education, Joan Onyemaechi, has been released by her abductors

Onyemaechi, a former member of the House of Representatives, regained her freedom Friday night.It was learnt that the former lawmaker has arrived Asaba, where she is receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital.

The abductors had earlier demanded N1 billion as ransom, but it was not clear if that particular amount was paid before she was released.

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Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the release of Onyemaechi, popularly know as Ada Anioma, on Friday night.Edafe, however, did not give further details on the release of the kidnapped politician.

Onyemaechi was forcefully kidnapped by arms-wielding gunmen on July 30th from the premises of her church along the DBS Road, Asaba.

A policeman and her driver were confirmed killed by the gunmen while others sustained gunshots injuries during the abduction.

Source: Daily Post