The Kwara State police command has officially confirmed the release of four persons who were abducted on Tuesday night in Afin village, Ilere district, Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The four victims, including a high chief, Simon Ibiwoye, the Olukotun of Afin community, and three teenagers, were reportedly released in the early hours of Thursday, according to reports.
The state police command spokesperson, DSP Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi, confirming the development, revealed that “they were left alone to find their way
“Luckily, the local hunters were able to find them and took them back to the village to reunite with their families.
“All the freed victims are in good health condition,” the police spokesperson added.
After the abduction, the Kabiyesi of the community sought assistance from the police and a team of other security personnel, including soldiers and local hunters.
Three suspected informants associated with the armed kidnappers were later apprehended in the bush, swiftly transported, and handed over to the anti-kidnapping unit of the state police command.
A phone was retrieved, and it was used to watch a video showing the suspected armed kidnappers.
Kanyi Daily recalls that Suspected armed kidnappers reportedly abducted four people in the Ile-Ire district of Ifelodun Local Government Area in Kwara State