By Austin Ogwuda
THE suspense surrounding the kidnap of a female top politician and the former Commissioner for Technical Education in Delta State, Hon. Joan Onyemaechi aka Ada Anioma who was seized last week Thursday from the Church in Asaba has finally come to an end.
This followed the much awaited confirmation from the Police which is the confirming authority in this regard.
Delta State Police Command’s Spokesman, Bright Edafe, a Superintendent of Police SP, confirmed the release on Friday night but declined to give further details.
Recall that The Townhall had on Thursday evening after getting a first hand information about her release from the kidnappers from highly reliable and dependable sources confidently ran this story, hereunder, reproduced.
*Kidnapped Joan Onyemaechi aka Ada Anioma out from the lion’s den?
THERE are strong indications that the kidnapped forner Commissioner in Delta State, Joan Onyemaechi alias Ada Anioma has allegedly been freed from captivity.
A reliable source hinted The Townhall this afternoon that “as we speak there is wild jubilation at her hometown, Ubulu Uku in Aniocha South local government area of Delta State Nigeria following the news of her freedom. We have been praying for her release and God has answered us”.
It was gathered that the kidnappers demanded for a ransom of N1 billion but The Townhall was yet to ascertain whether it was paid before her freedom or not.
She is said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
Her alleged release is however yet to be confirmed by the Police authorities as at the time of this report.
Details later*
Following the official confirmation of the release of this woman, The Townhall, will be updating our esteemed readers about how her release was facilitated after parting with huge ransom which was initially pegged at N1 Billion.
We will also bring you up to speed about the developing story as the Police Spokesman having officially confirmed the release, will definitely be briefing the Press further.
May God be praised indeed! Whether we like it or not, she is a courageous go getter and exceptional achiever to all reasonable men! We extend appreciation to all those involved in various ways to make her release a success!