Christian Cardinal Tumi, kidnapped last evening in Kumbo, North West region of Cameroon by unidentified gunmen has been freed.

According to reports, the prelate was released this Friday November 6 in Babessi.

Before his release, the people of Babessi together with religious leaders stormed the streets to insearch of the Cardinal.

He was kidnapped alongside the Fon of Nso and some ten people who were with them on their way to Nso.

Cardinal Tumi is the only person reported to have been released.