Abducted Lagos Monarch Freed After 3 Weeks in Kidnappers’ Den

About three weeks after unknown gunmen stormed the palace of the Oniba of Iba community, Oba Goriola Oseni, and kidnapped him (read here), the 74-year-old Lagos monarch has been released.

Punch reports he was released on Saturday, and a source told the media this was done after an undisclosed ransom was paid.

Confirming his release, one of the monarch’s sons, Kabiru Oseni, said he came through a jetty in the area around 7 pm. He however declined giving further details.

Meanwhile, a source said,

“The Oba did not come in like he was rescued by the police. His coming back was without fanfare. He just walked into the community. It is in doubt that the police were involved in the rescue.

See Also

‘Expect More Increase In Electricity Tariffs’ – Minister Of Power, Adebayo Adelabu Tells Nigerians | Labour Threatens Showdown

The kidnappers are believed to have let go of him of their own will after the payment of a ransom. We do not yet know the amount paid.”

The monarch’s abductors had previously demanded a N500 million ransom from his family.