The kidnapped spokesperson of the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service , Mrs Bridget Esene, has been released by her abductors.
The Immigration PRO was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Benin City on Sunday and was released at about 4pm on Tuesday.
The Edo State Police command PPRO,SP Chidi Nwabuozor confirmed her release but declined comment on whether ransom was paid or not.
However, afamily source disclosed that ransom was paid to secure her freedom from her abductors
According to the source, “We were very discreet about how we went about securing her freedom because of the publicity generated by her abduction.
“Yes, we had to pay to get her released but the amount is not what I can say publicly for security reason. She was releases to us this afternoon, at about 4pm.”He concluded
