Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Olabode Folorunso, who was abducted by unknown gunmen on April 26, has regained freedom from his abductors.
Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Muyiwa Olumilua, said in a statement on Monday that he was released unhurt and has since rejoined his family.
He said: “Government is grateful for the concern shown by members of the public during his period of incarceration.
“Similarly, government appreciates the effort of the security agencies in securing his release as well as ensuring security of lives and properties on our roads.
“Government also expresses sympathy to the family of the late Councillor, Mr Olatunji Omotosho, who was killed by the gunmen during the abduction on April 26, 2020.”
The statement did not say if a ransom was paid for the commissioner’s freedom.
Governor Kayode Fayemi, according to the statement, is billed to receive Olabode later in the day.
The governor said the state government is doing everything possible to rid the state of criminal elements.
He urged Ekiti residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies or call the state emergency lines.
A woman who was kidnapped alongside the commissioner was released days ago.
