An Ibadan-based lawyer, Musibau Adetunbi, and his driver, who
were kidnapped on Monday have regained their freedom, an official
has said.
The duo was kidnapped by some unknown gunmen on Monday, but
regained their freedom on Wednesday.
TheNigerialawyer reported how they were kidnapped in Iwaraja in
Osun State, on their way to the Court of Appeal in Akure, the Ondo
State capital.
The chairman of the Ibadan branch of the Nigeria Bar Association
(NBA), Oluwole Akintayo, who confirmed their release Thursday
morning, however, did not state whether ransom was paid to secure
their release or not.
But, Mr Akintayo said the duo was released Wednesday night in
Osun State.
The NBA chairman, in a telephone interview, told Our reporter
that the head of (law) chamber, where Mr Adetunbi works “is also
aware of his release.”
“Our colleague has been released, with his driver. We appreciate
your support. God bless. They were released on Wednesday. You know
they were kidnapped in Osun, they were released last night
(Wednesday).
“I can tell you authoritatively that they have been released.
The head of the chamber has also confirmed their release.”
When asked if some money exchanged hands between the family and
the abductors, he said he is not aware.
“Unfortunately, I don’t have the details,” he said.
Efforts to get the family to respond were unsuccessful as the
lawyer’s wife did not respond to phone calls seeking further
confirmation.
Efforts to get the reaction of the spokesperson of the Osun
State Police Command were also unsuccessful as several calls put
through to the known telephone line of the Police Public Relations
Officer in the state, Folasade Odoro, were not answered.
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