The twins abducted about a week ago in Oyo State have now been released.
The pair of very young male and female twins, are reported to be the children of an Islamic cleric, Alhaji Taofeeq Akewugbagold.
Akeugbagold is the former Chairman of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board
The toddlers, Walfiq and Walfiqoh were abducted from their parents’ home at about 8:00 pm, 25th April at Ajoo in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Akeugbagold had told newsmen that the kidnappers demanded N55 million. However, it is uncertain if any money was eventually paid to secure their release as the Police Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi, declined comments when asked.
Nonetheless, he said investigations are on to nab the abductors.
He announced the return of his children on his social media handles.
According to him,
“ALHAMDULILLAHI ! AT 5:30 AM OF SUNDAY, 3RD MAY, MY ABDUCTED TWIN KIDS ARE RELEASED TO ME BESIDE A BUSH AFTER 8 DAYS IN AN UNKNOWN LAND.
“THANKS TO YOU ALL ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT.
“JAZAKUMULLAHU KHAIRAN.
“ABERE MI BO SINU OKUN, OLOUN YO PADA FUN MI,” he said.
The twins’ mother had posted several messages on the social media appealing for help in locating the children.
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