Father of award-winning writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Professor James Nwoye Adichie, has been freed by his abductors after being kidnapped on Saturday May 2, 2015, Olisa.tv says.    

Professor Adichie was travelling from the university town of Nsukka to his hometown Abba, in Anambra state when the kidnappers abducted him and his driver at about 10 am. The abduction occurred near Nsukka.

An initial demand of 50million Naira for his release was later reduced to a smaller sum by the kidnappers, who were subsequently prevailed upon to release the respected elder.

Professor Adichie was released at about 8pm last night.