Kidnapped UNIJOS professor, husband released

Etim Effiong

Police and hunters have rescued Professor Grace Ayanbimpe of the University of Jos and her husband less than 24 hours after they were kidnapped by gunmen.

Ayanbimpe, professor the Department of Medical Microbiology of the university and her husband were kidnapped by gunmen on Monday at their residence located behind Haske quarters, Lamingo in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State

It was gathered that the gunmen contacted the family soon after their abduction and demanded N15 million ransom.

However, it could not be established whether any ransom was paid but a family source confirmed their release to PUNCH in Jos on Tuesday.

The source said, “Yes, the couple have been released by their abductors last night unhurt.

“But they have not returned to their house because they have been taken to the hospital for examination. But we thank God for everything.”

The spokesman for the State Police Command, ASP Ubah Ogaba who also confirmed the couple’s release said they were rescued by a joint operation by security agents including hunters.

“With the concerted effort of the Police Tactical team Plateau State Command, hunters and vigilantes, the kidnapped victims – Prof Grace Ayanbimpe and her husband Mr Isaac Ayanbimpe – were released unhurt,” the police spokesman stated.