Kwara: Kidnapped farmer regains freedom
An unnamed indigene who was kidnapped on Wednesday near Rore, Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara, has been released.
The president of the Omu-Aran Development Association (ODA), Olayemi Abidoye confirmed his release in a statement on Sunday, adding that no ransom was paid for his freedom.
Mr Abidoye thanked members of the community for their show of solidarity, cooperation and prayers towards a peaceful environment in Omu-Aran.
He specifically thanked the women of Omu-Aran for their three-day prayers, describing them as warriors and great mothers of the nation.
The man in his forties was kidnapped on his way to his farm on Wednesday, near Rore, an adjoining community to Omu-Aran.
Mr Abidoye commended the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Abdulraheem Adeoti, and his council members for their support over the incident.
He urged members of the community to be vigilant and conscious of their environment at all times, asking them to call security operatives when they notice any strange person or group of persons.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the man was released on Saturday.
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