A former Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo, who was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday evening by gunmen in a Delta community, has been freed.

The former international player was allegedly abducted by gunmen along the Refinery Road in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State alongside a female friend when he stopped to buy banana at about 5pm.

It was learnt that both Obodo and the lady friend were released by their captors on Sunday night after the footballer paid an undisclosed ransom

Confirming the release of Obodo to journalists in Warri on Monday, one of his longtime friends, Big Sam, said, “He has been released. He was released last night. I met him this morning. The town is becoming more unsafe. We are glad that he is back home.”

This incidence makes it the second time the ex-player was kidnapped in the country.