Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Olabode Folorunso, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen last week has been freed.
He was released by his abductors unhurt on Monday evening and has since rejoined his family.
A statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Aare Muyiwa Olumilua, expressed government’s gratitude for the concern shown by members of the public during Folorunso period of captivity.
He also said government was appreciative of the efforts of the security agencies in securing his release as well as ensuring security of lives and properties on our roads.
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“Government also expresses sympathy to the family of the late Councillor, Mr. Olatunji Omotosho, who was killed by the gunmen during the abduction on April 26, 2020,” Olumilua said.
According to him, the State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, said the state government was doing everything possible to rid the state of criminal elements.
“Governor Fayemi urges the people of the state to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement/activities to the law enforcement agencies or call the state emergency lines,” he said.