Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Gunmen in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, have released Joan Mrakpor, a former federal lawmaker from the state.

Mrs Mrakpor, an evangelist and politician, was released late Friday night after 11 days in captivity, Leadership newspaper reported.

The Police spokesperson in the state, Bright Edafe, has also confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES her release.

"Police PRO, SP Bright Edafe, has just officially confirmed Rt. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi (Ada-Anioma) has been released by her abductors," he said in a message sent to our reporter on Saturday morning.

Mr Edafe, a police superintendent, promised to provide details of her release.

The former lawmaker was abducted on 30 July at her church premises along DBS Road in Asaba.

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