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Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by NaijaCover(op): 9:11am On Jan 02, 2025
The kidnapped senior Anglican cleric, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala has been freed.

Archbishop Okpala was set free alongside his driver.


He confirmed his freedom in a post on his Facebook page, Thursday morning.

The clergyman simply wrote: “Praise the Lord!”

Hundreds of reactions followed immediately, thanking God for his freedom.

DAILY POST reports that Okpala, a retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi, was released one month after he was abducted.

It could be recalled that he went missing on his way to Umuchu, a community in Anambra State for a burial ceremony.

Details of his release are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, but it is being celebrated on various social media platforms of the Anglican Communion.

One of such platforms is the official Facebook page of St Stephens Anglican Church, Nnewi.
Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/01/02/anglican-archbishop-driver-released-after-one-month-in-kidnappers-den/

Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by NaijaCover(op): 9:12am On Jan 02, 2025
This Is Good News, Mr Blogger Is So Happy 😄
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by Urheadmaster(m): 9:12am On Jan 02, 2025
tongue






reporting good news in the beginning of the year.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by NaijaCover(op): 9:15am On Jan 02, 2025
Urheadmaster:
tongue


Naija-Cover reporting good news in the beginning of the year.
Na Where, Man Dey Work, Na There, Him Dey See Him Own Food, Take Chop, My Brother ooo
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by Peakdesign23(f): 9:20am On Jan 02, 2025
Thank God o. 2025 is gonna be great for all of us.🥂
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by DeGods007(m): 9:35am On Jan 02, 2025
Praise the Lord!
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by doggedfighter(f): 9:35am On Jan 02, 2025
Good news !
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by Rossididdy(f): 9:36am On Jan 02, 2025
After one month? That means there is hope for ONYEZE JESUS
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by ItisWell22(f): 9:37am On Jan 02, 2025
Praise the Lord.

He should see his doctor for thorough check up.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by 3ice9ce: 9:38am On Jan 02, 2025
You kidnapped a Bishop who is a Professor simply because Kanu was arrested and you want Biafra.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by onuman: 9:39am On Jan 02, 2025
[quote author= post=133544185]Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/01/02/anglican-archbishop-driver-released-after-one-month-in-kidnappers-den/[/quote]A country that is like it has no police force, that is the type of country where kidnappers kidnap someone and keep the kidnapped for days, without police getting at the hiding place.


Police in Nigeria receive salary for doing nothing.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by id4sho(m): 9:39am On Jan 02, 2025
Afghaeasterns shocked
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by fergie001: 9:41am On Jan 02, 2025
Met this man at the St Andrews Diocesan Church Centre, Nnewi in 2002. He was just collated a Bishop at the time....

Praise ye the LORD, Most Revd GIN.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by Okiton: 9:41am On Jan 02, 2025
wink

I thank God for their lives
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by AmazingELixir: 9:42am On Jan 02, 2025
lipsrsealed


What is good about this news....a whole month in captivity and most likely a huge ransom paid.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by SatoshiX: 9:43am On Jan 02, 2025
It's a family affair.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by seunlayi(m):
Good news.. We will soon hear the rate. I mean what they paid
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by egojeny1(f): 9:43am On Jan 02, 2025
Glory be to God!
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by GanagiBitrus: 9:44am On Jan 02, 2025
Such high profile citizen was kidnapped & kept in captivity for over a month, ransom was paid & he was released.

With all the clues that will be littered all over the place about his location & ransom collection process & his release, yet the kidnappers were nor apprehended.

What level of lawlessness!

Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by Guestmale: 9:45am On Jan 02, 2025
Praise the Lord.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by MasterJayJay: 9:45am On Jan 02, 2025
3ice9ce:
You kidnapped a Bishop who is a Professor simply because Kanu was arrested and you want Biafra.
Kidnapping started in Nigeria after Nnamdi Kanu was arrested?

Inasmuch I hate Nnamdi Kanu, some of you babablus like to talk rubbish.

Did the kidnappers tell you they did it because of Nnamdi Kanu? Make una dey use una brain dey reason
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by smartemperor042: 9:46am On Jan 02, 2025
Mad Man!

You don start again this new year?



3ice9ce:
You kidnapped a Bishop who is a Professor simply because Kanu was arrested and you want Biafra.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by push23:
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Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by Primusinterpares(m): 9:48am On Jan 02, 2025
The success rate of these kidnapping is creating opportunities for more kidnapping.


Can we start having public execution of kidnappershuh??
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by 3ice9ce: 9:48am On Jan 02, 2025
MasterJayJay:
Kidnapping started in Nigeria after Nnamdi Kanu was arrested?

Inasmuch I hate Nnamdi Kanu, some of you babablus like to talk rubbish.

Did the kidnappers tell you they did it because of Nnamdi Kanu? Make una dey use una brain dey reason
.

No, they kidnapped him because of Tafawa Balewa.

Na una sabi. Do whatever you want to yourselves.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by 3ice9ce: 9:49am On Jan 02, 2025
smartemperor042:
Mad Man!

You don start again this new year?
These criminals are using ransom sums to buy weapons. By the time they are done, your kinsmen will not see new year.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by Amudeneogu: 9:49am On Jan 02, 2025
Thank God for he is faithful to those who have faith in him
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by Skyfornia(m): 9:50am On Jan 02, 2025
Thank God for his release...he was my Reverend Pastor as far back as 1993 in Onitsha.
Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by MasterJayJay: 9:50am On Jan 02, 2025
3ice9ce:
.

No, they kidnapped him because of Tafawa Balewa.

Na una sabi. Do whatever you want to yourselves.
They are kidnapping in Ekiti because of Tinubu and Awolowo or Nnamdi Kanu?

I understand that the IQ of babablus are lower than that of a rat.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/tribuneonlineng.com/gunmen-demand-n30m-ransom-for-three-kidnapped-victims-in-ekiti/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cqqxl64zv5no.amp

Re: Anglican Archbishop Okpala, Driver Released After One Month In Kidnappers’ Den by Glimpsetv: 9:50am On Jan 02, 2025
Na wa o. Thank God they came back alive 🙏

Meanwhile, "The Money in the NGO Account Has Increased by ₦1 Million": Says VeryDarkMan...... Explained how and why he pranked fans with N180m missing fund.

https://www.nairaland.com/8306610/money-ngo-account-increased-1



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0_xRmmcr0Y
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