Abducted Chief Iman of Uromi regains freedom

The kidnapped Chief Imam of Uromi community, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo state, Sheikh Murtadho Muhammad, has regained freedom. The Chief Imam was released by his abductors on July 13 after spending five days in captivity. Recall that he was kidnapped on July 8, at Uromi Angle 90 when he stepped out […]

The kidnapped Chief Imam of Uromi community, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo state, Sheikh Murtadho Muhammad, has regained freedom.

The Chief Imam was released by his abductors on July 13 after spending five days in captivity.

Recall that he was kidnapped on July 8, at Uromi Angle 90 when he stepped out of his residence to buy food for his family.

The kidnappers however called the family members and demanded ransom of N30 million but Daily Trust couldn’t confirm the payment of the ransom.

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The Edo State police command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, said intense and sustained pressure from the police and the local vigilante led to the release of the kidnapped chief Imam.

He said investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping of the victim with a view to track and arrest the perpetrators

Yamu, who said the Chief Imam is in stable condition, added that he has since been reunited with his family.

While charging the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely and credible information, he said no stone will be left unturned in identifying and apprehending those behind the kidnapping.