Kidnappers Release Student After N2m Ransom In Edo

A kidnap victim, Tope Oriloye, who was kidnapped in the Makeke Community in Akoko Edo local government area of Edo State on February 8, has been released after the payment of N2 million ransom.

National Coordinator, Movement for the Advancement of Akoko Edo People, Bode Ekundayo, disclosed this on Friday.

Oriloye, a secondary school student, was kidnapped by gunmen alongside Samuel Ilesanmi at the community health centre. Ilesanmi had rushed his son to the health centre with his wife when he was abducted.

Ekundayo noted that the community was still awaiting the release of Ilesanmi, who is from Ososo.

“We all give thanks to God for the safe arrival of Tope Oriloye back home last night after payment of N2 million. She is safe, healthy, and unharmed.

“We are still awaiting the good news of the second victim, by God’s grace. He is from Ososo.”

Recall that the kidnappers who abducted Oriloye and Ilesanmi contacted their families, asking for N100 million ransom for both of them.

The Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, on Friday, confirmed Oriloye’s release.

She said, “I can confirm to you that Tope Oriloye has been released.”