Breaking: Police share fresh update on former Rep member abducted by gunmen

Asaba, Delta state - The Delta state police command confirmed on Saturday, August 10, that former member of the House of Representatives, Joan Onyemaechi, has been released after being abducted on Tuesday, July 30.

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Onyemaechi was reportedly abducted by gunmen at her church in Asaba, the state capital after they killed her police orderly and driver.

Police Give Update on Abduction of Ex-Rep Member Onyemaechi
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The Delta state police command confirmed her release in an X post on Saturday morning.

"Police PRO SP Bright Edafe has just officially confirmed Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi (Ada-Anioma) has been released by her abductors ...details coming."

The Punch also cited the police spokesman as saying:

"Yes, she was released last night".

Sources cited by The Ounch said a ransom of over N300 million was paid for her release, although this has not been officially confirmed by the authorities.

Details to follow...

Source: Legit.ng