Just in: Abducted wife of slain Kwara monarch, two others regain freedom
Just in: Abducted wife of slain Kwara monarch, two others regain freedom
The wife of the slain Olukoro of Koro Ekiti in Kwara State, Mrs Aremu Cole and two others who were kidnapped have reportedly regained freedom.
Punch reports that they were reportedly released late on Monday.
Recall that the monarch, Olukoro.of Koro Ekiti, General Segun Aremu-Cole (rtd) was killed by the kidnappers as he was about to taje his dinner on February 1, 2024 in his palace.
“The news just received from home confirms that Olori and the girl have been released and have returned to Koro about 30 minutes ago,” the Asiwaju of Koro, Chief Samuel Ayobola told National Pilot.
The gunmen were said to have stormed the palace at about 9 pm and after killing the monarch, they took his wife and two others in the palace with them.
Initially, the abductors demanded a N100 million ransom, which was reduced to N40 million.
