September 11, (THEWILL) – Three workers of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who were kidnapped on Wednesday have been released by their abductors.
THEWILL had reported the Financial Controller, the Auditor and Store Manager of Obasanjo Farms, were abducted on Wednesday at Seseri village, near Kobape, in Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State.
Spokesman of the State Police Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the victims were released following pressure mounted on their abductors.
He added that the Anti-Kidnapping and SWAT operatives had been in the bush since the incident happened, mounting serious pressure on the criminals.
Oyeyemi said: “Yes, we mounted a lot of pressure on the kidnappers. Since yesterday, (Thursday) our Anti-Kidnapping and SWAT operatives have been in the bush searching for them.
“They were able to trace them to the bush behind Day Waterman College. They have been there since yesterday.
“This evening (Friday), they released them unhurt without any ransom.”
Asked whether any arrests were made, Oyeyemi said: “Not yet. But we are very sure that we will make arrest.”
