Rev. Fr Olofinlade’s kidnap came at the time a Catholic priest was set ablaze in Niger State.
By Jeffrey Agbo
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr Michael Olofinlade, who was kidnapped on Saturday by gunmen, has regained his freedom.
The Owajumu of Omu-Ekiti, Oba Adeyeye Ogundeyi, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Omu-Ekiti.
Oba Ogundeyi said Fr. Olofinlade was sighted along Itapaji-Ekiti Road after he was released by his abductors.
Rev. Fr Olofinlade is the Parish Priest of St. George’s Catholic Church, Omu-Ekiti.
Oba Ogundeyi noted that the priest was currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in Ekiti.
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Olofinlade was kidnapped on January 14 while returning to his base in Omu-Ekiti after a pastoral assignment in Ado-Ekiti.
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, Felix Ajakaye, had earlier solicited prayers from members of the church for the quick and safe release of Olofinlade.
As of press time, the police had yet to release any statement regarding his release or whether a ransom was paid before he was released.
Rev. Fr Olofinlade’s kidnap came at the time a Catholic priest was set ablaze in Niger State.