The wife of Hosea Akuchi, a clergyman murdered by suspected kidnappers, has regained freedom six days after abduction.

Talatu Akuchi was Released Unhurt on Saturday according to the police.

The Kaduna State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Yakubu Sabo, confirmed her release Sunday evening.

According to him, she was Released at night at an undisclosed location in the state.

“The wife of the murdered Reverend Talatu was released unhurt on Saturday night and our men are still trying to arrest the criminals,” he said.

Asked if any ransom was paid to the criminals, he said he was unaware.

“I’m not aware of any ransom paid to the criminals before she was released. All I know is that she was released unhurt and we are working to arrest the criminals,” he said.

Mr Sabo said the command was working hard to ensure that the kidnappers are arrested and brought to book.

A source close to the victim’s family, who does not want his name mentioned, however said that a ransom of N500,000 was paid before her release. PREMIUM TIMES could not independently verify the claim.

Mrs Akuchi, after her release, was taken to a hospital in the state, it was learnt.

The newspaper reported how Mr Akuchi, who until his death was in charge of Nasara Baptist Church, Kaduna, was shot dead last Monday at his residence in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. His wife was then taken captive by the gunmen.