Kidnapped Ondo monarch regains freedom after payment of N10m ransom

The abducted traditional ruler of Oso in Ajowa- Akoko, Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Clement Jimoh Olukotun has regained his freedom.

A community source said, the monarch was released in Kogi State on Wednesday around 10pm after seven days in captivity.

It was gathered that a ransom of N10 million was paid to the abductors by his family before he was released.

It would be received that the 66-year-old traditional ruler was kidnapped from his home last week Thursday when gunmen stormed his palace and took him away.

It was earlier reported that the abductors demanded a N100 million ransom and later reduced it to N10 million to free the monarch.

According to sources, “Our Kabiyesi was released around 10:00 pm on Wednesday. That was the exact time the family was contacted all the way from Kogi State, where he was dropped between Kabba and Lokoja.

“The abductors collected a sum of N10 million ransom being money raised by colleague monarchs, Chiefs of our town and our successful children who are based abroad.

“Our Kabiyesi is in the hospital in Lokoja, where he is being treated, because he has become weary and needed medical treatment to regain strength.

However, the spokesperson of the Ondo Police Command while confirming the development said she was not aware of any ransom payment.