The Chinese expatriate, who was abducted last week in Ado-Ekiti, has regained freedom, after paying a ransom of N100 million
The Chinese, simply identified as Wang, was one of the Engineers handling the dualisation of the new Ado-Iyin road, when he was kidnapped by unknown gunmen last weekm
The gunmen who stormed the site where they were working, also killed the policeman attached to him, while another chinese expatriate was also shot, but survived, after he was rushed to hospital.
A source close to the road construction company, the Mr. Wang was released around 11pm on Tuesday after the ransom was paid.
According to him, while the ransom was collected at a place in Kwara state, the expatriate was released around Ilawe-Igede road in Ekiti state.
According to him, “The Chinese was released very late yesterday (Tuesday) after payment of ransom to the kidnappers.
“The N100 million was taken to a bush in Kwara state where the kidnappers collected and confirmed it before the man was released here at a very difficult location along Igede-Ilawe road.”
But when contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ekiti state ASP Sunday Abutu confirmed the release of the Chinese expatriate but denied any payment of ransom.
He revealed that the release was made possible after a serious manhunt launched on the kidnappers by security operatives.
“Yes, he was released after a serious manhunt and pressure from the security operatives around Ilawe-Igede at about 11:30 pm yesterday (Tuesday).”
He assured residents in the state, that the command would continue to do everything possible to ward off all criminal elements and also ensure maximum security of lives and property.
