Chief Olu Falae Regains Freedom
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, who was kidnapped earlier this week, has regained his freedom. Falae was kidnapped on Monday,September 21, at his farm in Ondo State by persons described as Fulani herdsmen. Earlier reports had stated that the abductors demanded N100 million ransom. Meanwhile, as at the time of filing this story it was not known if any ransom was paid. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier on condemned the abduction of Falae and ordered the security agencies to ensure his safe rescue. Also, Afenifere, the socio-cultural group in the South West had earlier warned against anything untoward happening to Falae. Afenifere in a statement by its Spokesman,Yinka Odumakin urged northern leaders to ask the Fulani herdsmen to release the former presidential candidate. Afenifere noted that Falae and the Fulani herdsmen had been engaged in some running battles over his farm.. Falae