Police in Ekiti State have confirmed the safe release of a mechanized farmer, Isaac Agbanigo, from his abductors.
Agbanigo was kidnapped on Saturday, 3rd April 2021 from his farm, located at Ajegbende Ise-road, in Ikere Ekiti, after the day’s work.
He was said to have been accosted by seven masked armed men, who ordered him, his wife, and children to lie down facing the ground or risk their lives.
It was gathered that the abductors freed the wife and children on the spot, but escorted the farmer into the bush and was taken to an unknown destination.
Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, Sunday Abutu, explained that the victim was released on Tuesday at about 7:30 pm.
