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Kidnappers release brother of Everton defender Yobo

Kidnappers have released the older brother of Everton and Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo after almost two weeks in captivity.


Norum Yobo was snatched at gunpoint with three other men on July 5 as they made their way home from a nightclub in Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Relief: The brother of Everton's Joseph Yobo (right) has been released

Relief: The brother of Everton's Joseph Yobo (right) has been released

After a 12 days of uncertainty, Norum Yobo's release was confirmed by John Ola Shittu, who manages Joseph's affairs.

Shittu told www.kickoffnigeria.com: 'Yes, I can confirm to you that Nornu has been released.

'He was released last night and he flew into Lagos this morning to meet his brothers.

'He is now at home resting and just trying to recover.'


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