A student of Redeemers University in Osun State who was kidnapped days last week at Interchange in Ogun State has escaped from the kidnappers.
The 17-year-old boy identified as Akinlaja Ireoluwa Oluwatomiwa, was kidnapped along Lagos-Ibadan expressway while on his way Redemption Camp
This was disclosed in a statement by Kunle Somorin,the Chief Press Secretary, to Ogun State Governor said the victim, escaped from his abductors as security operatives swooped on their den, in Ikorodu, Lagos.
“The victim, Akinlaja Ireoluwa Oluwatomiwa is a student of the Redeemers University in Osun State. He was on his way to join his parents when he was kidnapped.
“Our security men had trailed the kidnappers to Ikorodu, where the victim was being held hostage. Thier arrival on the scene had given an opportunity for the victim to escape from captivity.
“We are happy that the victim escaped unhurt. He has since been reunited with his parents,” the statement said.
The statement further highlighted that the security operatives are still on the trail of the kidnappers, adding that no effort would be spared to rid the State of undesirable elements.
“The Governor appreciates the sacrifices of the security personnel and tasked them not relent in their commitment at restoring public confidence and safety on the highways always”, the statement reads.
“Ogun State has zero tolerance for terrorists, bandits, kidnappers or ritual murderers and other criminals by whatever name they are called”, the state helmsman insisted, saying: “our security system has been fortified to repel them; we will smoke them out and visit the full wrath of the law on them”.