LAGOS SEPTEMBER 15TH (URHOBOTODAY) – The Dean of The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Archbishop of the Province of Niger Delta, Most Rev. Ignatius Kattey, who was kidnapped last week has been freed by his abductors.
Kattey, who was abducted with his wife, Beatrice, on Friday, September 6, along Aleto-Eleme in Eleme Local Government Area of River State, regained his freedom Saturday night.
The kidnappers had earlier abandoned his wife and the car when they were being pursued by the police before escaping into the bush with the Archbishop.
The River State Police Command has confirmed his release from captivity though the Public Relations Officer( PPRO ) of the state Police Command, DSP Angela Agabe, could not provide much details and it was not also clear if any ransom was paid to the kidnappers.