A Catholic Reverend Father in Borno State, Alphonsus Afina, who was kidnapped on June 1st by Boko Haram insurgents, has regained freedom.
Our correspondent gathered that the Reverend Father and others who were kidnapped during an insurgent attack around Gwoza-Ngwocche area of the state were released on Monday.
The Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Borno State Chapter, Apostle Joshua Akeredolu, stated that the father regained his freedom alive.
“He was released yesterday (Monday). He was kidnapped in an attack in the axis between Gwoza and Ngwoche where an NGO staff passed away. It was that day.”
Speaking on other kidnapped victims, he said, “Currently, this is the one we know; we are yet to know of the others.”
According to Punch however, security sources who pleaded not to be identified said that 10 other victims, particularly women, were rescued alongside Afina by the operatives of the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Army.
“10 women were rescued alongside the Reverend father alive,” the source said.
