Crime

BREAKING: Bishop Aderogba, wife, driver regain freedom from abductors 48hrs after

Rt. Rev Adeyinka Aderogba & wife

By Florence Kalu

The abducted Bishop of Jebba Diocese, Anglican Communion, Right Reverend Adeyinka Aderogba, his wife and driver have regained their freedom.

Their release came after 48 hours in the den of their abductors.

The release was made known 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

The report stated they are being taken to the hospital for medical attention.

Bishop Aderogba who is the Diocesan bishop of Jebba Diocese, Anglican Communion was kidnapped on Oyo-Ogbomoso road on Sunday evening 12th of June 2022 on his way to Jebba from an episcopal assignment.

“Praise be to God. Bishop Adeyinka Aderogba, his wife and driver released from the den of kidnappers after 48 hours.

“They are being taken to the hospital for medical attention,” it read.

The adbuctors had announced ransom of N50 million few hours after their abduction.

However, there was no clear report as at the time of filling this story on whether ransom was paid before their release or not