Kidnapped Edo Lawyer, Sister Regain Freedom

Peace Onyesom, a lawyer recently called to the bar, and her sister, Gift Onyesom, who were kidnapped on Friday along the Okene-Auchi road, have been released.

The victims’ brother, Godspower Onyesom, confirmed their release to PUNCH Metro in a phone conversation on Tuesday.

It is worth noting that Peace participated in the Nigerian Law School call-to-the-bar ceremony on September 23.

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She and her sister were returning to Benin, Edo State, when they were kidnapped.

Godspower confirmed their release, saying, “She has been released. She is back home.”

In a video shared with PUNCH, Peace expressed gratitude to everyone who helped in their rescue, stating that the military had freed them.

She said, “Thank you, everyone. My sister and I have been rescued. The military in Okpella has rescued us.”

Similarly, former aide to the Delta State Governor, Harrisson Gwanishu, confirmed that Peace and her sister have been released.

Gwamnishu wrote, “Peace Onyesom and Gift Onyesom, kidnapped while returning from the call to ceremony in Abuja, have just been released to us near a village in Okpella. It is a tough journey.”

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