Kidnapped ex-President Jonathan’s cousin regains freedom

Jephthah Robert, cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who was kidnapped on January 24, has been released by his captors.

Robert, who spent 14 days in the kidnapper’s custody, was abducted in front of his residence at Biogbolo-Epie suburb of Yenagoa, the state capital.

Austin Ekeinde, a media aide to the victim’s younger brother, Azibaola Robert, confirmed his release in a statement on Monday.

He said: “We give all the thanks to God for the safe return of our brother Jephthah Robert Yekorogha, from the kidnappers’ den.”

Details shortly…