By Kelechi David
The Obadu of Ilemeso-Ekiti, Oba David Oyewumi who was kidnapped by suspected gunmen on Thursday has been released.
Oba Oyewumi was kidnapped in his palace by gunmen who scaled the fence and invaded his apartment around half past eight in the evening.
The kidnappers who later contacted the family on Saturday, the 17th April, 2021 demanded twenty million naira ransom for his release.
Confirming his release, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, ASP Sunday Abutu, said that the monarch had been reunited with his family.
Abutu however said that the Monarch is at present receiving medical care in one of the facilities in the state as a result of the trauma he passed through.
The PPRO added that the Command was not aware of any ransom paid to secure the monarch’s release, saying his freedom was necessitated by concerted actions taken by the police and other security agencies.
Also, the Ekiti Amotekun Corps Commander, Brig Gen. Joe Komolafe said that the release of the traditional ruler was secured at Obbo Ayegunle, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State with the support of the Vigilante members and Amotekun operatives.
Komolafe said, “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.
He emphasized that no ransom was paid, saying he is currently receiving medical attention.
