The kidnapped twins of a popular Ibadan, Oyo State-based cleric, Shelkh Taofeek Akewugbagold, were on Sunday released to their father at about 5:30am by their abductors.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the twins were kidnapped at gunpoint at their father’s residence at Abatakan, Ojoo area of Ibadan at about 8pm on April 25.
Akewugbagold, who confirmed the release on his Facebook page on Sunday, said he took custody of the twins near a bush path.
He wrote: “Alhamdulilah, at 5:30am of Sunday May 3, my abducted twins kids were released to me beside a bush after 8 days in the unknown land.
“Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support.”
The cleric, however, did not disclose whether a ransom was paid.
NAN gathered that the abductors had earlier contacted the family of the twins and demanded a N55 million ransom.
The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officers, SP Olugbenga Fadeyi, also confirmed the release of the abducted twins.
Fadeyi said: “Yes, they have been released following spirited efforts of police personnel.
“The personnel include that of AKS, SRS, SARs and other tactical teams deployed to rescue the twins.”
