Baale of Araromi Idowu Community, Ido local government area in Oyo State, Baale Tafa Apapan and his wife have been released.
The duo was abducted by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in the early hours of Tuesday from his home.
It would be recalled that a village head in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, Chief Mustapha Ibrahim and his wife, were kidnapped by gunmen who stormed the village on Tuesday.
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However, in latest development, a close source to the monarch confirmed the release to DailyPost on Friday morning.
Although unconfirmed sources said they were released after the abductors collected N2million ransom from the family, the source noted that he was not aware if any ransom was paid and how much was paid to the kidnappers.
He said;
Yes. The village head and his wife have been released. I have called and it was confirmed that he has been released.
Also, Olomi of Omi, Chief M.K.O. Adebayo, one of the towns in Ido local government area, also confirmed the release on Friday.
He stated;
Yes. They have been released. The Baale and his wife have been released. They were released yesterday night.
Meanwhile, Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Mr Adewale Osifeso was yet to confirm the release of the abducted persons.
