Kidnapped Ekiti state traditional ruler regains freedom after five days in captivity

The traditional ruler of Ilemeso-Ekiti in Ekiti State, Oba David Oyeyemi who was kidnapped five days ago was on Tuesday released by his captors, and has since been admitted in hospital for medications

Penpushing reports that the Ekiti State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu confirmed the release but did not confirm if the sum of N20million demanded by the captors was released before regaining freedom

“I can confirm to you that the monarch had been released from captivity. He had also reunited with his family. However, he is presently receiving medical care in one of the facilities in the state as a result of the trauma he passed through.”

Penpushing further reports that Abutu added that the monarch’s release was due to “the combined efforts of the police and other security agencies, stating that the command was not aware if any ransom was paid.

The Commander of Ekiti Amotekun Corps, Joe Komolafe, while speaking on the monarch  said his release was secured at Obbo Ayegunle, Ekiti Local Government area of Kwara State, with the support of the vigilante members in Kwara State.

“When we went into the bush, we tracked the traditional ruler to the area, the Vigilante from Kwara State joined our team and we were able to rescue him in the night in the forest at Obbo-Ile, Kwara State,” Komolafe said.

Penpushing also reports that, the Amotekun boss said,no ransom was paid,adding that the traditional ruler was thereafter handed over to his family,adding that as at the time of filing this report  he is  receiving medical attention.”

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