Mrs Marian Onoyume, the wife of Vanguard Newspaper’s reporter who was recently abducted by unknown gunmen has finally regained her freedom form her captors after collecting N280, 000 ransom today.
In a statement sent out by her husband, Jimitota Onoyume said:”I announce the safe release of my darling wife,Mrs Marian Onoyume, who was abducted on Monday. The kidnappers were considerate as they finally stepped down their ransom to N280,000 when they realised that I don’t have money as a Reporter.”
According to him, the abductors said they were misinformed by their linkman about his financial capacity.
“They were very considerate. My wife said they were very kind hearted. They had planned to delay the release till 8 p.m today because of the heavy presence of security men in my community and the entire Ethiope East local government area”.
While expressing gratitude to friends and relatives who were very supportive, elated Onoyume thanked the St Mathias Anglican church,Eku, St Patricks Catholic Church Eku, other churches in the community and the church of the Lord Aladura, Lagos headquarters who prayed fervently while his was in the kidnapers’ den.
He also thanked Vanguard Publisher, Chief Sam Amuka, the staff and the entire media organizations for being behind him.
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