Police Give Fresh Update on Chief Imam Kidnapped by Suspected Gunmen
- Alhaji Ibrahim Bodunde Oyinlade, the Chief Imam of the Uso community in Owo-Ondo state, abducted by gunmen, has regained freedom
- This development was made known by the Ondo State Police Command on Monday, June 19
- It was gathered that the Islamic cleric was released to his family, but there was no confirmation whether a ransom was paid for his release
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Owo, Ondo - The Ondo State Police Command has announced the return of the Chief Imam of the Uso community, Alhaji Ibrahim Bodunde Oyinlade, by kidnappers.
Legit.ng earlier reported that unknown gunmen abducted Oyinlade on Saturday, June 17, while working on his farmland.
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On the latest development, the command spokesperson, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, on Monday, June 19, said the Islamic cleric had regained his freedom.
According to Odunlami-Omisanya, the Chief Imam regained freedom on Sunday evening but did not confirm if a ransom was paid to the kidnappers for his release.
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How Uso Chief Imam was abducted
The Chief Imam was abducted early on Saturday by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Channels TV reported.
The 67-year-old Islamic Cleric was reportedly taken from his farm at Asolo Camp at about 3 pm.
According to a family source, the kidnappers had contacted the family, demanding that ransom be paid for his release.
Though the Divisional Police Officer in Uso and his men, along with local vigilantes, were said to have gone combing the bush in the area to rescue the victim and apprehend the abductors, however, it is not clear how the Imam managed to escape from his captors.
Nigerian pastor fakes death, publishes own obituary to avoid paying N3m he borrowed from a church member
Meanwhile, a pastor named Paul Oyewole has landed in trouble after making a shocking and desperate attempt to avoid paying the N3m he owed one of his church members.
Oyewole reportedly faked his death and published his obituary on social media after sending a fake alert to his creditor.
The pastor has been dragged to court for fraudulently obtaining the money under the pretence of paying back the money within seven days.
Source: Legit.ng
