BEVERLY HILLS, May 18, (THEWILL) – Professor Grace Ayanbimpe of the University of Jos, who along with her husband was abducted on Monday, has regained her freedom.
Ayanbimpe of the Department of Medical Microbiology in the University was released alongside her husband.
THEWILL reports that the couple were abducted on Monday by gunmen at their residence located behind Haske Quarters, Lamingo in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State
The gunmen had made contact with the family shortly after their abduction and demanded a N15 million ransom.
However, it could not be established whether any ransom was paid but a family source confirmed their release on Tuesday.
The source said, “Yes, the couple have been released by their abductors last night unhurt.
“But they have not returned to their house because they have been taken to the hospital for examination. But we thank God for everything.”
The spokesman for the State Police Command, ASP Ubah Ogaba, who also confirmed the couple’s release, said they were rescued in a joint operation by security agents, including hunters.
“With the concerted effort of the Police Tactical team Plateau State Command, hunters and vigilantes, the kidnapped victims –Prof Grace Ayanbimpe and her husband Mr. Isaac Ayanbimpe– were released unhurt,” the police spokesman said.
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