Police React as Kidnappers Free Abducted Ekiti Traditional Chief, 2 Others After N4m Ransom
- Ekiti traditional chiefs and two other kidnapped cocoa merchants have regained their freedom after paying a whopping sum of N4 million as a ransom
- According to reports, they were released along Ikere road around 3:00 am on Wednesday and had since reunited with their families
- Meanwhile, this new development has been confirmed by the Ekiti state police command as the abductees, had reunited with their families
Ekiti state- In what would be described as a piece of good news, a traditional chief in Ijan Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti state, and two other kidnapped cocoa merchants have regained their freedom after the payment of N4million ransom to the kidnappers.
Daily Trust reports that the abductees were released along Ikere road around 3:00 am on Wednesday, December 29, and had been reunited with their families.
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How it happened
Obafemi was kidnapped on his farm located along Ado-Ijan road on Thursday, December 23, while the merchants, who are residents of a farmstead called Ilupeju-Ijan, were picked up on Saturday, December 25, along Ijan-Ise road.
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The police public relations officer in the state, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the release of the victims noted that they were freed following the hard work of the combined forces of police, Amotekun corps and local hunters, Vanguard added.
Nigeria needs a restructured federation, says Gov Kayode Fayemi
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Ekiti state governor and chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said Nigeria needed a restructured federation that would allow for a greater degree of decentralisation of power in order to have a country that works for its citizens.
Fayemi made this statement on Thursday, December 9 in Lagos, when he delivered a lecture at an event organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs.
Female police officer saves the life of young man shot by thieves and left for dead
In other news, a Nigerian man, Ajabor Friday, was given another chance at living after being saved by a policewoman identified as CSP Celestina Nwankwo Kalu.
Legit.ng had reported how the young man was shot by thieves and left for dead when the policewoman came to his rescue like an angel.
The CSP didn't only ensure he got adequate treatment but footed the bills which amounted to over N400k despite not having any prior relationship with the gunshot victim.
Source: Legit.ng
