The Rev. Father Emmanuel Akingbade of St. Benedict Catholic Church Ido Ekiti, who was abducted by unknown gunmen last week, has just been released.
Bishop Ajakaye, who spoke with newsmen, confirmed that he was contacted by the abductors to pay the sum of 200 million Naira for his release
He added that they did not pay a kobo for his release, although all religious leaders in the state have been praying for the safe release of Rev. Akingbade
The Police Commissioner, Ekiti State Command, who spoke on telephone, said that three arrests have been made.
So far, journalists have not been allowed to see the victim.
