The Abducted Executive Director of Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Dr. Andy Ehanire, has regained his freedom.
Mr. Ehanire was freed on Saturday night from captivity.
This was disclosed by a member of his family in a chat with Channels Television.
However, another source told the Television that a ransom was paid to the abductors to secure his release.
As at the time of filing the report the police authorities in Edo State are yet to make any comment on the situation.
Mr. Ehanire was abducted by gunmen from the premises of the zoo on September 24, 2017.
In the process, three policemen who were posted to provide security for fun-seekers at the zoo were killed.
The director is the younger brother to the Minister of State for Health, Mr Osagie Ehanire.