Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University lecturer, Mr. Mayowa Adinlewa, who was kidnapped last week on the Akure-Ikere road, has been freed.

Flavision had reported the kidnap of Mayowa at a bad portion of the road between Ondo and Ekiti States, however, a source close to the family confirmed his freedom to Flavision.

Also, a senior lecturer in the university, who preferred anonymity, confirmed that the news of his freedom has been posted on the AAUA ASUU WhatsApp platform.

Flavision learnt yesterday that the hoodlums demanded N10million for the lecturer’s release but it was later reduced.

Meanwhile, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Funmilayo Odunlami, told Flavision that she has not been briefed on the latest development.

Justin Nwosu

Justin Nwosu is the founder and publisher of Flavision. His core interest is in writing unbiased news about Nigeria in particular and Africa in general. He’s a strong adherent of investigative journalism, with a bent on exposing corruption, abuse of power and societal ills.