Former presidential aspirant, Olu Falae has regained his freedom from kidnappers.
Chief Olu Falae
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, who was kidnapped by suspected Fulani herdsmen has regained his freedom, Africa Independent Television (AIT) has reported.
Falae was kidnapped on Monday at his farm in Ondo State. Newsdiaryonline had reported that the abductors demanded N100 million ransom.It was not known at the time of filing this report if any ransom was paid.
Afenifere in a statement by its Spokesman,Yinka Odumakin urged northern leaders to ask the Fulani herdsmen to release the former presidential candidate. Afenifere revealed that Falae and the Fulani herdsmen had been engaged in some running battles over his farm.
Falae’s reported release is expected to douse the tension trailing his kidnap.