Abducted
Lagos monarch, Oniba of Iba community, Oba Goriola Oseni, has been released by
his captors.
The
74-year-old was released on Saturday after about three weeks in captivity.
The
Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State command, Dolapo Badmos, confirmed
this in a text message sent to our correspondent on Saturday night.
“Yes,
he has been rescued this evening (Saturday),” the SMS said.
One
of the monarch’s sons, Kabiru Oseni, confirmed the king’s release, adding that
Oba Goriola came through a jetty in the area.
He
said, “He came in around 7pm. He just walked into the community. He came in
through a jetty.”
The
son declined to give further details.
A
source disclosed that an undisclosed ransom was paid for the monarch’s release.
He
said, “The Oba did not come in like he was rescued by the police. His coming
back was without fanfare. He just walked into the community. It is in doubt
that the police were involved in the rescue.
“The
kidnappers are believed to have let go of him of their own will after the
payment of a ransom. We do not yet know the amount paid.”
Oseni
was kidnapped on July 16 by some gunmen who had demanded N500m for his release.
Tags
Society