By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
Abducted undergraduate student of the Redeemer’s University (RUN), Ede, Osun State, IreOluwa Akinlaja, has escaped from kidnapper’s den.
This is just as the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that there was no hiding place for criminals in the state.
The governor revealed that the 17-year-old victim, Akinlaja, has escaped from captivity.
This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin.
Stonix News had reported that the undergraduate was abducted while on her way to the Redemption City to join his parents for the just-concluded 70th annual convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
The governor said the victim, who was kidnapped while on his way to the Redemption Camp on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, escaped from his abductors as security operatives swooped on their den, in Ikorodu, Lagos.
“The victim, Akinlaja Ireoluwa Oluwatomiwa is a student of the Redeemers University in Osun State. He was on his way to join his parents when he was kidnapped.
“Our security men had trailed the kidnappers to Ikorodu, where the victim was being held hostage.
“Their arrival on the scene had given an opportunity for the victim to escape from captivity.
“We are happy that the victim escaped unhurt. He has since been reunited with his parents,” the statement said.
The statement further highlighted that the security operatives were still on the trail of the kidnappers, adding that no effort would be spared to rid the state of undesirable elements.
“The governor appreciates the sacrifices of the security personnel and tasked them not to relent in their commitment at restoring public confidence and safety on the highways always”, the statement read.
“Ogun State has zero tolerance for terrorists, bandits, kidnappers or ritual murderers and other criminals by whatever name they are called.
“Our security system has been fortified to repel them; we will smoke them out and visit the full wrath of the law on them,” the governor further vowed.
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