Posted by Samuel on Thu 12th Jun, 2025 - tori.ng
The monarch as seen in a video posted on social media was initially conveyed on a motorcycle before he was later transferred to a car.
Oba James Ogunyanda Ilufemiloye, the Obalohun of Okoloke, who is the traditional ruler of Okoloke in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, has been released by his abductors.
The frail looking Royal father was believed to have been released early Wednesday morning.
No details surrounding his release were forthcoming as at press time.
Video of the old monarch after he regained freedom was on social media on Wednesday.
The monarch as seen in a video posted on social media was initially conveyed on a motorcycle before he was later transferred to a car.
Some residents of the community were also seen jubilating in the video, singing praises of God in Yoruba over the monarch’s freedom.
Gunmen had early last month, abducted Oba Ilufemiloye from his palace at Okoloke, prompting outrage from residents.
The Chairman of Yagba West Local Government area, Tosin Olokun, in his reaction to the incident then, condemned the abduction.