Police Say Kidnapped Bishop Moses Tabwaye Has Been Released

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Police say a clergyman believed to be the Anglican Bishop of Gwagwalada Diocese, Moses Tabwaye, who was kidnapped three days ago, has been released.

aBishop Tabwaye was on his way to Onitsha in Anambra State when he was kidnapped by gunman somewhere around Edo State.

Before the Bishop was found, his vehicle was allegedly abandoned and later recovered by the highway patrol team in Onicha-Ugbo axis of Delta State.

The Delta State Police spokesperson, Mrs Celetina Kalu, told reporters in Asaba, Delta State capital, on Friday that the pressure mounted on the kidnappers led to their arrest.

The Delta State Police also confirmed that Bishop Tabwaye was released without any ransom paid.