Abducted ex-Super Eagles player, Christian Obodo released

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta Command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya has confirmed to newsman that abducted former Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo has been released.

Recall, MyNigeria reported Monday, November 16 that Obodo was kidnapped by unknown
gunmen in Refinery Road, Effurun, Delta.

"It was more of a case of robbery than kidnapping.

"They took him to somewhere to withdraw money from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and let him go on Sunday," Onovwakpoyeya said.

Obodo, 36, was allegedly abducted alongside a female friend at about 5:00 pm.

The ex-international was said to have stopped to buy banana near Ishaka Hotel when the incident occurred.

Also confirming the development to newsmen in Warri was a longtime friend to Obodo identified simply as Big Sam, Pulse.ng said.

He said that the former Udinese and Inter Milan star was freed by the captors on Sunday night.

"He was released last night," Big Sam said.