The former Secretary to the Government
of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, who
was kidnapped earlier this week, has
regained his freedom, Africa Independent
Television (AIT) has reported.
Falae was kidnapped on Monday at his
farm in Ondo State by people described as
Fulani herdsmen.
It was reported that the abductors demanded N100 million ransom.It was not known at the time of filing this story if any ransom was paid. But President Muhammadu Buhari earlier today condemned the abduction of Falae and ordered the security agencies to ensure his safe rescue. Also, Afenifere, the socio-cultural group in the South West had earlier today warned against anything untoward happening to Falae. Afenifere in a statement by its Spokesman,Yinka Odumakin urged northern leaders to ask the Fulani herdsmen to release the former presidential candidateAfenifere revealed that Falae and the Fulani herdsmen had been engaged in some running battles over his farm.. Falae’s reported release is expected to douse the tension trailing his kidnap.
It was reported that the abductors demanded N100 million ransom.It was not known at the time of filing this story if any ransom was paid. But President Muhammadu Buhari earlier today condemned the abduction of Falae and ordered the security agencies to ensure his safe rescue. Also, Afenifere, the socio-cultural group in the South West had earlier today warned against anything untoward happening to Falae. Afenifere in a statement by its Spokesman,Yinka Odumakin urged northern leaders to ask the Fulani herdsmen to release the former presidential candidateAfenifere revealed that Falae and the Fulani herdsmen had been engaged in some running battles over his farm.. Falae’s reported release is expected to douse the tension trailing his kidnap.
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