Ondo: Kidnapped Anglican bishop, family regain freedom

Canon Olowolagba, the Anglican bishop who was abducted on Saturday in Akoko, Ondo State, has been released.

Along with the bishop, his wife and two daughters were also freed, according to Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of the Ondo State Security Network (Amotekun).

The bishop and his family were kidnapped by gunmen along the Ise Akoko-Iboropa road in Akoko North-East Local Government Area while traveling.

Initially, the kidnappers demanded a ransom of ₦75 million, but the sum was later reduced

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“The pastor and family have been released,” Mr Adeleye said in a short message on Sunday.

The cleric was said to have been travelling from Ipesi with his wife, their 16-year-old daughter and a nine-year-old girl staying with them, when they were kidnapped.

The Amotekun commander did not give details on how the victims were released.

He had earlier promised that efforts would be made to secure their release when the matter was reported to the agency.

The police also refused to comment on the incident saying the matter was not reported to them.

Kidnap for ransom is common in Ondo and several Nigerian states. It is carried out by various armed groups.