The abducted Ekiti State Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Michael Olofinlade, has regained his freedom.
Olofinlade, who was abducted on Saturday along the Itaji Ekiti-Ijelu Ekiti Road in the Oye Local Government Area, was released on Tuesday evening.
The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Felix Ajakaye, confirmed the development to journalists on Wednesday.
“Yes, the abducted parish priest of St. George’s Catholic Church, Omu, has been released by the kidnappers,” Bishop Ajakaye said.