Naija News • 6h ago
Abducted Ondo LCDA secretary regains freedom after five days in captivity
**Good News: Ondo LCDA Secretary Reunited with Family After Five Days in Captivity**
Nigerians will be thrilled to know that Hon. Joseph Kayode Aladesuyi, the Secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Akoko North-West, has finally been freed from kidnappers' captivity. He was released on Friday evening, just five days after being abducted from his farm at Kajola settlement in Ilu-Abo, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.
For those who may not know, Kajola is just a stone's throw away from the Akure Airport, making the incident all the more concerning. According to sources, Aladesuyi was released after his family paid an undisclosed ransom to his captors. The family spokesperson expressed gratitude to those who contributed to the ransom, describing it as a "tough time" but thanking God that the council official is back home safe and sound.
As we know, kidnapping has become a major concern in our country, and this incident is a stark reminder of the risks many Nigerians face daily. In this case, the kidnappers initially demanded a whopping N100 million ransom for Aladesuyi's release, which was a huge burden on the family.
However, Aladesuyi's release has brought relief to his family and associates, who had been worried sick since news of his abduction broke out. The fact that he was able to spend only five days in captivity is a testament to the efforts of those who worked tirelessly to secure his release.
This incident serves as a wake-up call for all of us to be more vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent such incidents. We also commend the efforts of those who contributed to Aladesuyi's ransom and pray for his safe return to normalcy.