Regent of Akungba Akoko, in Akoko
Southwest Local Government Area (LGA) of
Ondo State, Princess Oluwatoyin Omosowon,
has regained her freedom.
Princess Omosowon, who was abducted on the
2nd of June, was set free on Tuesday by her
abductors from the combined efforts of the
Joint Task Force (JTF).
The JTF included men of the State Security
Service (SSS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF),
Nigeria Army (NA), and Nigeria Security and
Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC).
A member of the JTF, who was part of the
rescued team told SaharaReporters
correspondent in Akure that the Regent was
freed at Arimagija, near a bush in Ifon, Ose LGA
of the State.
"The bush burst out to Edo State and it was a
thick one. We have to locate where they kept
them and we shot sporadically to scared the
kidnappers away," the security officer said.
"A leader of kidnapper identified as "Mr.
Federal" was shot dead during operation
because he was dragging with one of our
officers", he added.
Freed alongside the Monarch was an Indian
citizen-Mr. Alex John, his mobile Police escort-
Sunday Obafe, a Corps member- Miss Ijeoma
Azubike, and a driver- Ali Abdujelili.
Addressing Journalists, the Regent narrated how
she was traumatized, bruised, and made to
sleep under very hard conditions.
She disclosed that the kidnappers made her to
sleep under a Cocoa tree and blindfolded her for
days.
"I was hit on the head several times when they
kidnapped me and I slept under the Cocoa tree.
It was raining and I was drenched.
"The kidnappers blindfolded us and we couldn't
see their face except their feet. They chained
my leg and arms. I prayed inside of me that I
would not die by reciting the book of Psalm
inside the bible.
"When it was 3 Am, they took us inside the
thick forest. I think the place is very close to a
sawmill because I perceived the sound of their
big machine use in cutting logs of wood.
"At the time, their second-in-command told me
point blank that those who sent them message
to kidnapped me had already paid them to kill
me. I was very scared.
"The second-in-command said it was because
me (Princess Oluwatoyin) didn't want the
community to have another king and that am on
the throne enjoying the dividends. He added
that they needed N200 Million so that they
would not kill me.
"I replied him that I don't know anything about
the Obaship tussle as the case is even in court.
"They handcuffed me tightly and I was in
pain. During that process, myself and the driver
were together.
"I had a terrible experience because I was
maltreated. Although, their gang-leader had a
little fear of God. Even, during interactions with
them (kidnappers) they told me, they were into
kidnapping because there is no job in the
country.
She spoke further: "They gave me Rice and Eba
to eat. Although, I am an Asthma patients, the
boys (kidnappers) accorded me that respect of
being a Regent. Sometimes, they would buy me
drinks. But I go through fasting and prayers for
the majority times.
"On Sunday afternoon, I called one of the
kidnappers and told him that by Tuesday I
would be going home. He was surprised and
looked at me foolishly and replied me back that
'hope they would have pay the money they
demanded for before they released me from
their den' but told him that I can't guarantee it.
I thank God. I was freed today (Tuesday). God
is merciful and wonderful" she said.
Also, a member of the National Youth Service
Corps (NYSC), Miss Ijeoma Azubike abducted by
the same gang said she was kidnapped late last
month on her way to Lagos.
Miss Azubike, who graduated from the Ekiti
State University (EKSU) and currently serving in
Jigawa State also narrated her experience.
"I was travelling from Abuja to Lagos on 31st of
May, which was on Sunday. I boarded a vehicle
by the roadside. I never knew they were
kidnappers.
"The experience was horrible. We were under
the rain, so cold and had to sleep under the
floor. We were beaten and I was handcuffed.
They demanded N10 million from my parents. I
thank God have been release", she said.
An Indian, Alex John, also said he was beaten
severally and made to face difficult situations.
The two arrested suspects were: Lucky Smart,
35 year, and David Akpan, 52 year-old.
It was gathered by SaharaReporters that Akpan
always drove the kidnappers for their
operations.

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