Obodo
...No ransom paid
The Delta State Police Command on Sunday night carried out a commando-style operation that led to the release of ex-Super Eagles and Udinese of Italy midfielder, Mr. Christian Obodo, from kidnappers den in Isoko area of the state.
Obodo was seized by a four-man gun-totting gang in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state on Saturday morning.
He was kidnapped in front of a church, Zion Prayer Ministry, where he had gone to worship in his Bentley Continental car marked Obodo 5.
Although the circumstances surrounding his release remained hazy at press time last night, it was gathered that policemen acting on tip-off stormed the hideout of the hoodlums in the area.
His kidnappers had earlier demanded a ransom of about N28million for his freedom.
However, it was gathered that Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan led a top security meeting on Saturday during which the Commissioner of Police in the state was directed to ensure Obodo's release without negotiation with the hoodlums.
Consequently, it was gathered that the hideout of the hoodlums was stormed in Emevor, Isoko South LGA, where he was released.
Our source said at least eight persons were arrested in connection with the kidnap.
The Press Secretary to the Mr. Amaju Pinnik, Chairman of Delta State Sports Commission, Mr. Timi Ebikagboro, confirmed the report, adding that he was on his way to Warri at 9:30pm when this report was being put together.
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