BY SUNNY A. DAVID
Retired Anglican Archbishop of the Niger Province, the Most Reverend Professor Godwin Okpala seized along with his driver one month ago has regained freedom.
The Diocese of Nnewi confirmed their safe return, citing a high-ranking church official as the source but however declined to disclose whether ransom was paid or not.
According to the source, “We rejoice at the wonderful news that His Grace, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, retired Anglican Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi Diocese has been safely released from captivity along with his driver.
“This is a heartfelt New Year’s gift to the entire Anglican Communion and Anambra State at large”, he stated.
