Prince Saheed Oseni, the son of the kidnapped Oba Yushau Oseni, the traditional ruler of Iba town in Lagos State, on Saturday said the monarch was still in the captivity of his abductors.
Ola Oseni was kidnapped 14 days ago.
The News agency of Nigeria reports that the 74-year-old monarch was abducted in his Palace in Iba on July 16 at about 8pm.
Oseni, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos following the rumours that his father had been released, said the monarch was still with the kidnappers.
He, however, pleaded with the kidnappers to release the traditional ruler.
He said: “Contrary to rumours making the rounds that the monarch had been released by the kidnappers, he has not been released.
“Rather, efforts are ongoing to ensure he reunites with his family members and Iba community safe and alive.
“The Lagos State Government is also working to ensure his release and everyone in the palace is not relenting in their efforts.”
Oseni who hoped the rumour could become a reality, appealed to every Nigerian to also join the family and the community in prayers for the safe return of the monarch.
Meanwhile, SP Dolapo Badmos, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, told NAN that the command was working round the clock to ensure the monarch is rescued from those that kidnapped him.
“With all we have on ground, we are optimistic he will regain his freedom in a short while,” Badmos told NAN.
NAN.
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