Agubi was rescued at Sasaro in Akoko-Edo after an exchange of gunfire between the police and the abductors.One of his abductors, who sustained bullet wounds, was arrested.Police spokesman Chidi Nwabuzor, a Deputy Superintendent of Police , who confirmed the operation, said Fr. Agubi was rescued at 7:30 p.m.
Nwabuzor said the Catholic priest was released unhurt due to the pressure mounted by the police operatives in collaboration with the hunters and the vigilantes.
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