Mrs Iyabo Anisuolowo right after her rescue yesterday |
Former
Minister of State for Education, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, who was kidnapped
last week in her farm by armed men in Sawonjo area of Yewa Local Government
Area, Ogun State has regained freedom.
A
family source who spoke last night confirmed the release of the senator and
commended the efforts of the state government, security men and Nigerians.
According
to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the senator was
rescued at Gbegbelawo, near Olorunda town at about 7p.m.
He said two suspects who might be members of the kidnap
gang had been arrested, saying one was arrested in a hotel in Lagos as he
preparing to travel to Dubai.
He added that other suspect was a lady and their names and pictures would be withheld for security reasons.
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