A member of Falae’s family has narrated how kidnappers made the Nigeria’s former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae, to trek about 30 kilometres from Ilado where they kidnapped him to Owo where he was eventually freed.
The family member who said that Chief Falae was kidnapped by six Fulani herdsmen said that the Chief was made to sleep in the bush for three days as the kidnappers changed their locations every four hours.
Saying that he was not sure if ransom was paid before he was let off the hook, the family member said: “Baba has just narrated his ordeal to some of us. His abductors made him to trek from his farm to Owo. Baba also said he was sleeping on the ground since his kidnap.
“We can’t say if any ransom was paid for his release. According to Baba, when he told the kidnappers that his family only had N2 million, they asked him if he thought the amount was enough for Boko Haram.”
Meanwhile, Falae told Governor Olusegun Mimiko, who paid him a visit at his residence in Obaile that he believed the herdsmen were working for Boko Haram.
The Afenifere chieftain said he was made to sleep on the bare floor throughout his stay with his captors.
The nation’s Inspector General of Police, Arase had earlier told journalists that no ransom was paid before Falae secured his freedom. [myad]
