Paul Omotoso, the abducted chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, has regained his freedom, Peoples Gazette just learnt.
Mr Omotoso, according to family sources, was freed by his abductors in the early hours of Thursday.
However, none of the sources could immediately confirm if ransom was paid by the family to the abductors to release Mr Omotoso.
The Gazette had reported that the APC chairman was kidnapped by suspected gunmen while driving home in Imesi-Ekiti, in Gbonyin Local Council Area of Ekiti on Saturday.
Sunday Abutu, police spokesman in Ekiti, confirmed Mr Omotoso’s release to The Gazette, adding that the command was “preparing a statement to that effect soon.”
In an updated statement to reporters confirming the release on Thursday, Mr Abutu said three suspects in connection with the kidnapping had been arrested.
He said that the arrested suspects, who are currently in custody, were providing useful information to the police to track the…
