Kidnapped reverend father regains freedom in Ekiti
The parish priest of St. George’s Catholic Church, Omu-Ekiti, Micheal Olofinlade, kidnapped on Saturday, has regained his freedom.
The paramount ruler, Owajumu, of Omu-Ekiti, Oba Adeyeye Ogundeyi, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Omu-Ekiti.
Mr Ogundeyi said Mr Olofinlade was sighted along Itapaji-Ekiti Road after his abductors released him. He noted that the priest was currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in Ekiti.
Mr Olofinlade was kidnapped on Saturday while returning to his base in Omu-Ekiti after a pastoral assignment in Ado-Ekiti.
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, Felix Ajakaye, had earlier solicited prayers from church members for the quick and safe release of Mr Olofinlade.
However, the police did not make any statement regarding his release and whether a ransom was paid before he was released.
(NAN)
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