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.Newsdiaryonline had 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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