The Obadu of Ilemesho Ekiti ,Oba David Oyewumi, who was Kidnapped by suspected gunmen last week Thursday has been released.
Oba Oyewumi was Kidnapped in his palace by gunmen who Scaled the Fence and invaded his apartment around 8.30pm.The Kidnappers Later Contacted the Family last Saturday and demanded N20 Million ransom to Secure his release,
The Police Public Relations Official, Ekiti Command, ASP Sunday Abutu, Said the Monarch has reunited with his family even though he is presently receiving medical care in one of the Facilities in the state as a result of the trauma his passed through,
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Abutu added that the command was not aware of any ransom paid to secure the monarch’s release, saying his Freedom was necessitated by concerted actions taken by the police and other security agencies,
Also, The Ekiti Amotekun corps,commander, Brigadier General rtd, Joe Komolafe, said the release of the traditional ruler was secured at Obbo Ayegunle Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State with the support of the Vigilante members and Amotekun Operatives.
(Editor:Abaje Usekwe)
