Etim Effiong
The kidnapped caretaker chairman of Iganna Local Council Development Area of Oyo State, Jacob Adeleke and his driver have regained their freedom.
It was learnt that the two persons were kidnapped by some unknown gunmen when they were going to Ibadan.
Police and local and the men of Vigilante Group of Nigeria were said to had been searching for the kidnapped victims in the forests since they were abducted.
Sources said they were released on Friday night.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Command, Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed their release.
He said: “The chairman has regained his freedom and reunited with his family.”
The abducted council boss, who was on his way for a meeting with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde last Monday was kidnapped alongside his driver along the Okeho-Ado Awaye Road on Sunday.
The abductors were said to have demanded N200m ransom from the families of the victims.