Kidnappers release women leader abducted in Owerri church

Kidnappers of one of the women leaders of First Baptist church at Wetheral road in Owerri, Imo state, Elizabeth Abioye, who was abducted during a church service, have released her.

Her abductors left her off their hooks on Tuesday evening.

The church in a message of appreciation thanked God and those who played important role in her safe return.

The victim who is the wife of the general manager of Imo Zoological Garden at Nekede, Francis Abioye, was kidnaped on July 10 at the church.

Her kidnappers had shot repeatedly into the air before taking her away.

It could not be immediately ascertained if any ransom was paid, but a church source confided in our correspondent said her abductors demanded N100m as the condition for her release.

While her husband had made an offer of N5m which was turned down, church members were allegedly asked to donate into a designated account so as to secure the release of the women leader.