{
  "id": 988708,
  "title": "Kidnappers free Anambra businessman, reverend sister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T08:04:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Joseph Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group, and Rev. Sister were kidnapped by unknown gunmen at Ifite-Awka, Awka South LGA, Anambra State. They were held captive for several days before being released on Saturday morning. The Anambra State Police Command's spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed their release, stating that the command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping, the surrender, and seeking information to aid investigations and identify the perpetrators. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the safe return of the victims and directed intensified intelligence-led operations and manhunt for the kidnappers.",
  "summary": "Anambra businessman and a reverend sister, abducted in Ifite-Awka, have been released after a reported N1.5 billion ransom payment. Police investigate the Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister/",
  "key_points": [
    "Chief Joseph Ezeokafor and Rev. Sister kidnapped in Anambra",
    "Held captive several days before Saturday release",
    "Police investigating kidnapping circumstances"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Kidnappers free Anambra businessman, reverend sister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kidnappers-free-anambra-businessman-reverend-sister-993844",
        "published": "2026-08-15T08:34:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}