[News] Kidnapped Ekiti monarch regains freedom after 5 days

Kidnapped Traditional Ruler of Ilemeso in Ekiti State, David Oyewunmi has regained freedom after spending five days in captivity.

 

LIB reported earlier that Oyewunmi was kidnapped on April 16 at his palace after gunmen scaled the fence of the palace.

 

Ekiti police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu who confirmed that the monarch has been released added that he is currently receiving medical attention at a health facility within the state following the trauma he experienced at the hands of the kidnappers.

 

Channels Television reported that Abutu linked the release of the monarch to a combined effort of the police and local security outfits in the state.