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Akwa Ibom pastor regains freedom four days after being abducted

Sources said the pastor worshipped with the congregation at Uyo branch of the church on Friday, soon after his release.

• April 23, 2022
Akwa Ibom CP Andrew Amiengheme
Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police, Andrew Amiengheme

Founder of Solid Rock Kingdom Church, Mkpat Enin in Akwa Ibom, John Okoriko, who was abducted on Tuesday, has regained his freedom.

Assailants abducted Mr Okoriko from his church premises on the day in question.

Police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, Odiko Macdon, said on Saturday in Uyo that the abductors released the cleric on Friday, adding that the police were still on the trail of the abductors.

“We are following up the matter professionally to ensure that the abductors are brought to book. We are not aware of any ransom paid to secure his release,’’ he said.

A family member of Mr Okoriko’s expressed joy at the release of the cleric whom he said worshipped with the congregation at the Uyo branch of the church on Friday, soon after his release.

(NAN)

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