₦airaland Forum

Three weeks after the traditional ruler, Oniba of Iba,
Oba Yushau Oseni was kidnapped from his palace, the
monarch has narrated how he regained freedom from
his captives.

It will be recalled that the 73 year old monarch was
abducted by gunmen on Saturday, July 16, 2016, killing
at least three persons including, Palace Security Guide,
72 year old, Sunday Okonlanwo.

The oba’s wife, fondly called Iya Jelilat, who also
sustained gunshot during the encounter was
discharged from the hospital.

The kidnappers subsequently, contacted the family and
demanded for N500 Million ransom for the release of
the kidnapped monarch.

The monarch narrated his ordeal thus: “I thank God for
sparing my life in the hands of the kidnappers. “My
family indeed paid ransom to the kidnappers but I don’t
know the exact amount. “I was released at about 7.45
pm, on Saturday.

They left me alone in a canoe in one of the creeks.
Because I know how to paddle a canoe, I was able to
navigate my way to Iba area. “Haven paddled for a
while on the water, I saw a man standing by the bank
who told me I was in Iba and from there I located my
way back to the palace in nicker and singlet.”

When asked I how he was treated, Oseni said,” I as well
treated and fed.” Meanwhile, the palace which had
been turned into a “Mecca” of sort , as well wishers
continue to throng the place. Family members have
also engaged in series of prayer sessions, in gratitude
to God for safe return of the monarch.

A family source who preferred anonymity, claimed the
state government did not assist withe payment of
ransom running into several millions. It was also
gathered that the monarch suspected an insiders’ link
with the kidnap saga as there are acrimony between
him and some people of the community over certain
issues.


www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/kidnappers-set-free-iba-monarch/

Thank God for his safe return.

congrats sir

Thank God for ur life

The king haff come back


We go rest now


Endtime kidnappers

I learnt they have arrested the kidnappers..... but my question is this,will they return the money they collected to the monarchs family ......or will they just be granted bail and allowed to return to their loot.....abi na police property? Just asking

brownjulie:
I learnt they have arrested the kidnappers..... but my question is this,will they return the money they collected to the monarchs family ......or will they just be granted bail and allowed to return to their loot.....abi na police property? Just asking

That's a lie. Those are not the kidnappers.

But even if arrested, money is now state "Police" property. Hehe.