Reverend father regains freedom from kidnappers

Eric Patrick

A  Reverend Father identified as Joseph Ajayi has regained his freedom after he was allegedly kidnapped on Monday along Ikere-Akure road, in Ondo state.

A family source confirmed his release on Thursday to THEWATCH NEWS. our correspondent is yet to know whether a ransom was paid or not.

Ajayi had been driving his car, a Corona 2005 EKY702 AL Red Color when he was kidnapped.

According to reports, he was returning from Ikere – a city in neighbouring Ekiti State and travelling to Ilara-Mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State.

 

Kidnapping is a major security issue in many parts of Nigeria and priests haven’t been left out. 

The Nigerian government has promised Nigerians maximum security, adding that kidnappers, bandits, terrorists and herdsmen will have no mercy

Also, a reverend father, Fidelis Ekemgba, was recently kidnapped in Imo State but those said to be responsible have been arrested by security operatives.

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