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    Kidnappers release brother of Everton's Yobo

    Thursday, July 17, 2008

    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. After a 12 days of uncertainty, Norum Yobo's release was confirmed by John Ola Shittu, who manages Joseph's affairs. Shittu told kickoffnigeria: 'Yes, I can confirm to you that Nornu has been released. 'He was release ...

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