Police confirm release of Anglican cleric, son abducted three days ago

By Funmi Bewaji

An Anglican cleric, Venerable Olu Obanla and his son, abducted by suspected kidnappers three days ago, have been released from captivity.

Their release was confirmed by the Ondo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Funmilayo Odunlami.

News Contact Online recalled that the duo were abducted along the Ifon-Okeluse Road in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, last Saturday.

The PPRO said the abductees were released on Monday at about 12.30pm somewhere in Edo State.

Odunlami while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent said, “as I am speaking with you, I am in Abuja. But I can confirm to you that the victims had been released since yesterday (Monday) around 12.30 p.m. somewhere in Edo , and they have been reunited with their family.

“But I cannot confirm to you if the family paid any ransom or not before they were released,” she said.

The abductors were said to have demanded for a N10 million ransom before the two could be released.