In addition to the N2.5 million they demanded, the bandits that kidnapped eight persons at Itapaji, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, on Sunday, also got cigarettes, and milk, in packs.
A source close to one of the victims, told newsmen in Ado Ekiti, on Friday.
In a telephone chat with newsmen, the source said the captives were freed around 10pm on Thursday and they have reunited with their families.
“The kidnappers collected a sum of N2.5m, a pack of cigarette and one pack of milk before they were allowed to regain their freedom,” the source revealed.
According to him, the incident has disrupted the funeral plan the landlord of the building where the eight were kidnapped was making before the abduction.
The source regretted that the abduction had disrupted the burial being planned by the owner of the building, where the victims were kidnapped.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti command, ASP Sunday Abutu, confirmed the release of the abductees.
“The eight persons kidnapped at Itapaji in ikole-Ekiti have all regained their freedom after the concerted efforts of the police, the military, the NSCDC and the Amotekun Corps as well as the families of the victims,” he said.
“They have all been debriefed and reunited with their family members.