Gregory Maduakolam, the Assistant Editor-in-Chief at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has been freed after being kidnapped on Thursday.
Maduakolam confirmed his release through phone calls to his colleagues at approximately 11:51 pm. on Saturday.
In his conversation, he revealed that his family had paid an undisclosed ransom for his release.
He also shared that he was mistreated while in captivity.
Maduakolam, who was recently transferred from NAN’s Abuja office to Owerri, was ambushed by the kidnappers in Irete, a suburb near Owerri, while inspecting an accommodation with a friend and a house agent.
The assailants seized his phone and used it to drain his bank account.
He is now safe and has expressed gratitude for his release, though he recounted the ordeal with distress.
