'They Needed N200M To Release Me' - How Kidnapped Ondo Regent Was Rescued

Posted by Odinaka on Wed 17th Jun, 2015 - tori.ng

The Ondo State Regent, Princess Oluwatoyin Omosowon, who was kidnapped two weeks ago, has regained her freedom.

The Ondo State Regent, Princess Oluwatoyin Omosowon, who was kidnapped two weeks ago, has regained her freedom. She was abducted on the 2nd of June, was set free on Tuesday by her abductors from the combined efforts of the Joint Task Force (JTF).

Addressing Journalists, the Regent narrated how she was traumatized, bruised, and made to sleep under very hard conditions. She disclosed that the kidnappers made ‎her to sleep under a Cocoa tree and blindfolded her for days.

"I was hit on the head several times when they kidnapped me and I slept under the Cocoa tree. It was raining and I was drenched. The kidnappers blindfolded us and we couldn't see their face except their feet. They chained my leg and arms. I prayed inside of me that I would not die by reciting the book of Psalm inside the bible.

When it was 3 Am, they took us inside the thick forest. I think the place is very close to a sawmill because I perceived the sound of their big machine use in cutting logs of wood. At the time, their second-in-command told me point blank that those who sent them message to kidnapped me had already paid them to kill me. I was very scared.

The second-in-command said it was because me (Princess Oluwatoyin) didn't want the community to have another king and that am on the throne enjoying the dividends. He added that they needed N200 Million ‎so that they would not kill me.

I replied him that I don't know anything about the Obaship tussle as the case is even in court. They handcuffed me tightly and I was in pain. During that process, myself and the driver were together.

I had a terrible experience because I was maltreated. Although, their gang-leader had a little fear of God. Even, during interactions with them (kidnappers) they told me, they were into kidnapping because there is no job in the country.

They gave me Rice and Eba to eat. Although, I am an Asthma patients, the boys (kidnappers) accorded me that respect of being a Regent. Sometimes, they would buy me drinks. But I go through fasting and prayers for the majority times.

On Sunday afternoon, I called one of the kidnappers and told him that by Tuesday I would be going home. He was surprised ‎and looked at me foolishly and replied me back that 'hope they would have pay the money they demanded for before they released me from their den' but told him that I can't guarantee it. I thank God. I was freed today (Tuesday). God is merciful and wonderful" she said.

Source: Sahara Reporters