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Abducted Kogi traditional ruler regains freedom

The abducted Traditional Ruler of Okoloke Community, Pa Dada Ogunyanda in Yagba West Local Government  of Kogi has  regained freedom 27 days after in kidnappers’ den.

The Chairman of Yagba West Local Government, Mr Tosin Olokun, confirmed the traditional rulers’ release to NAN in a telephone call in Lokoja on Wednesday.

Oba Ogunyanda, who is the Obalohun of Okoloke Community, was abducted from his palace by 2:00 am on May 15.

Olokun, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sunday Adeyemi, said that the traditional ruler has since rejoined his family and receiving medical attention.