Abductors in Ekiti release kidnapped lovers 24 hours before their wedding

After five days in captivity, abductors of lovers who were set to marry this weekend in Ekiti State have released the would-be couple.

Last Sunday, the would-be couple was kidnapped along Ilasa-Ayebode road in Ekiti East council area, according to Tribune Online.

According to sources, the lovers were on their way back from Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, where they had gone to buy some supplies in preparation for their wedding this weekend when they were ambushed by gunmen.

They were said to have been taken to an unknown location before the kidnappers contacted the family on Sunday night and demanded a ransom of N5 million.

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The victims were reportedly released at a bush in Ayetoro-Ekiti, in the state’s Ido-Osi local government area, after a ransom of about N3 million was paid.

According to reliable sources, the wedding ceremony scheduled for the weekend has been rescheduled.

“They were released after paying money close to N3 million just a day before the wedding,” a source told Tribune Online. But, for the time being, I can tell you that the ceremony has been postponed, and it will no longer take place on Saturday.

“Right now, the couple is just thanking God for their safe return and isn’t thinking about any sort of ceremony.”

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When contacted, ASP Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the lovers’ release, which he said was made possible by the combined efforts of the state’s security agents.

“Yes. They’ve been set free. The police, the military Amotekun, and local hunters worked together to secure the release. On Thursday evening, they were released in the vicinity of Ayetoro-Ekiti, according to the PPRO.