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Kidnapped Anglican Bishop, Wife, Driver Regain Freedom

The Abducted Bishop, Rt. Rev. Aderogba Adeyinka of Jebba Anglican Diocese, his wife, and their driver have regained freedom.

They were kidnapped Sunday night along the new Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway while traveling from Yewa inOgun State to Jebba in Kwara State.

The police confirmed their release in a statement issued Tuesday in Ibadan.

The three were rescued unhurt by police personnel around 6:20 pm on Tuesday, the statement noted.

The bishop, his wife, and the driver have since reunited with their families.


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