The Headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawale, has regained his freedom after spending days in the custody of his abductors.
Oduduwa News gathered that the kidnappers allegedly released the headmaster after collecting a ₦5 million ransom and unspecified food items from his family and sympathisers.
Reliable sources in the community confirmed that Mr. Owoade was released unharmed and has since reunited with his family, bringing relief to residents of Igbojaye and the entire Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
The headmaster was abducted on Saturday while returning from his farm. His motorcycle was later recovered in a nearby bush, prompting fears that he had been forcibly taken away.
Oduduwa News had earlier reported that the abductors established contact with the victim’s family and initially demanded a ₦30 million ransom for his release. However, it was gathered that after negotiations, the ransom was reduced, and the victim was eventually freed after the payment of ₦5 million alongside food supplies.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies have yet to issue an official statement confirming the circumstances surrounding his release.
Residents have expressed gratitude over the safe return of the headmaster but renewed calls on the Oyo State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to curb the rising wave of kidnappings and other criminal activities in the Oke-Ogun axis of the state.
