The kidnapped Parish Priest of St. George’s Catholic Church, Omu-Ekiti, Rev. Fr. Micheal Olofinlade, abducted on Saturday, has been set free.
The Owajumu of Omu-Ekiti, Oba Adeyeye Ogundeyi, told journalists on Tuesday in Omu-Ekiti that Fr. Olofinlade was sighted along Itapaji-Ekiti Road after the kidnappers let him off.
The Oba said the priest was currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in Ekiti, adding that Olofinlade was kidnapped on Jan. 14 while returning to his base in Omu-Ekiti after a pastoral assignment in Ado-Ekiti.
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, Felix Ajakaye, had earlier solicited for prayers from members of the church for the quick and safe release of Olofinlade.
However, the Police did not make any statement regarding his release or whether a ransom was paid before he was released.
