Kidnappers release Ibadan chief’s twins after N10m ransom
The abducted twins of the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan land, Dr. Lekan Balogun, have been released by suspected kidnappers who seized them and their mother in front of family house in Akobo area of Ibadan last week. Their mother was later dropped at a spot, while the abductors contacted the family with a ransom demand of N100m. The sum was reduced to N40m at the weekend, before it was eventually slashed to N10m on Monday. Balogun is one of the Ibadan high chiefs that were elevated to the position of monarch by the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, before the action was annulled by a court in Ibadan. Balogun said the N10m ransom was paid before the children were released. Confirming the release to our correspondent, Police Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Command, Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the Police was making frantic efforts to apprehend the suspected kidnappers. He also confirmed that the children have been reunited with their parents. Our correspondent gathered that the c