Kidnapped Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Olabode Folorunso, has been freed,ย The PUNCHย reports.
He was released on Monday, the state government said in a statement signed the Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Muyiwa Olumilua.
Folorunso, who was kidnapped on the evening of Sunday, April 26, along Isan-Iludun Road in the state, was released after eight days in captivity.
The PUNCHย reports that a family source had saidย his abductors demanded N30m ransom.
The state government, however, did not mention whether a ransom was paid to secure his freedom.
It said, โHe was released a few hours ago unhurt and has since rejoined his family.
โThe government is grateful for the concern shown by members of the public during his period of incarceration.
โSimilarly, the government appreciates the effort of the security agencies in securing his release as well as ensuring the security of lives and properties on our roads.
โThe government also expresses sympathy to the family of the late Councillor, Mr Olatunji Omotosho, who was killed by the gunmen during the abduction on April 26, 2020.โ
THE PUNCH
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