Anglican Archbishop, driver regain freedom after month-long abduction

Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, a senior Anglican cleric, has regained his freedom alongside his driver after being held captive for a month.  

The retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi announced his release on his Facebook page on Thursday morning with a simple yet heartfelt message: “Praise the Lord!”

The news was met with an outpouring of gratitude and relief, as hundreds of well-wishers celebrated his safe return in the comments.

Archbishop Okpala’s release marks the end of a harrowing ordeal, bringing closure to a situation that had gripped the community for weeks.

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.