Local News

3 out of 5 Persons Kidnapped In Osun freed

THE NEWS YOU NEED

Abductors of two Osun state farmers and three other relatives have released the two farmers and a driver.

The kidnappers had last week Wednesday abducted the two farmers while returning from their farm in Ileogbo, Osun state, and also held captive three persons that went to deliver a N6 million ransom demanded in the boundary town between Kwara and Kogi state on Monday, demanding an additional N24million.

However, later in the evening on Tuesday, it was gathered that the driver that drove the team to Kwara state and the two farmers, Samuel Oladotun and Fashola Tobiloba were released from where they were held captive.

A family source who pleaded anonymity disclosed that the three individuals were released from different places and are presently in Iwo.

Osun police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola confirmed that three victims have been released from the kidnappers’ den.

Bright Olorungbotemi

Recent Posts

Obasanjo’s daughter joins APC, declares governorship ambition

News Update Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared her intention…

2 hours ago

Heartbreaking As Lady Flees Abuja Hotel With Lover’s Car, Other Valuables

A Nigerian man is currently in shock after a young lady identified as Precious Chinyere…

3 hours ago

LG Fund: Several Callers, Legal Experts on Radio Attack Osun APC

● Diversion of LG Fund is a Criminal Case without Expiration - Kolapo Alimi ●Local…

4 hours ago

Osun Govt Fingers Ex-gov Oyetola, Oyebamiji Over State of Emergency Call

THE Osun state government has fingered the Former Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and and candidate of…

6 hours ago

Maten Oba Charity Distributes Food Boxes, Cash To Widows In Idanre

News Update A Non Governmental Organisation, Maten Oba Cares, distributed food items and cash gifts…

9 hours ago

Adeleke urges IGP to unseal Osun Amotekun Secretariats, gives reason

News Update Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode…

10 hours ago