THE Osogbo Housewife,Mrs Olayinka Kayode and Child who was kidnapped in Osogbo, Osun State capital on Tuesday, while going home, has been released
The release of the woman was confirmed on Thursday in Osogbo by SP Yemisi Opalola, the Police Spokesman in Osun, and Rev. Sunday Adeoye, a Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church, Odi-Olowo, Osogbo.
The Pastor said in a statement issued by the church’s spokesperson, Mr Oluwamayowa Fagbohungbe, that the woman and her daughter were released on Thursday.
He, however did not say whether ransom was paid but appreciated security agencies, members of the church and the media for their prayers and support towards the release of the victims.
Also, the Police spokesperson confirmed the release of the victims, but said she was awaiting further details.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the woman and her child were kidnapped around 6.00p.m on Tuesday, while returning home from her shop.
The woman was said to be a teacher in the Union Baptist Church.
The kidnappers had contacted the woman’s husband, demanding N5 million ransom. (NAN)
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