David Williams
A couple, Jamiu Olawale and his spouse, who were kidnapped from their home in Ilu Abo, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, have been released after payment of N5m ransom.
The couple was taken last Friday shortly after returning from work and spent four days in captivity before regaining their freedom last night.
A relative, who craved anonymity, confirmed that a ransom of five million naira was paid to secure their release.
“Jamiu and his wife were freed by their captors on Tuesday night, and they have since reunited with their family”.
It was also revealed that the kidnappers initially demanded forty million naira, which was later reduced to twelve million naira, before ultimately agreeing to the five million naira payment.
