Abducted Kogi monarch regains freedom after 27 days in kidnappers’ den
The abducted traditional ruler of Okoloke Community, Dada Ogunyanda in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi, has regained freedom after 27 days in captivity.
The chairman of Yagba West Local Government, Tosin Olokun, confirmed the traditional rulers’ release to journalists in a telephone call in Lokoja on Wednesday.
Mr Ogunyanda, who is the Obalohun of Okoloke Community, was abducted from his palace by 2: 00 a.m. on May 15.
Mr Olokun, who spoke through his chief press secretary, Sunday Adeyemi, said that the traditional ruler has since rejoined his family and is receiving medical attention.
(NAN)
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