Oba Joel Daodu, the Oniyani of Iyani-Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo state who was kidnapped on Saturday along Owo/Ikare Road by some armed men has regained his freedom.
The monarch abductors had demanded N5 million ransom for his release.
It was not known if the ransom was paid for his release, but Segun Ajiboye, media aide to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State announced the release of the monarch in a statement yesterday night.
Akeredolu, who hailed the security agencies in the state for their efforts in ensuring the release of the monarch, said his administration was determined to make the state unsafe for criminally-minded people.
The governor assured the people of the state of his administration’s commitment to their safety.
He said all relevant security agencies had been put on red alert to prevent other criminal activities in the state.
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