The headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Matthew Owoade, has been freed barely two days after he was abducted by gunmen.
Oyo State Police Command said the victim regained his freedom on Monday evening after sustained pressure mounted on the kidnappers through a coordinated security operation.
The development comes less than 24 hours after PREMIUM TIMES reported the abduction, which occurred shortly after the release of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in neighbouring Oriire Local Government Area following 56 days in captivity.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Ayanlade Olayinka, said security operatives intensified efforts immediately after receiving information about the abduction.
According to him, the sustained operation forced the kidnappers to abandon the victim.
