A reverend of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Akobo-Ojurin, Diocese of Agodi, Ibadan, Dr. Biodun Ogunbekun, who was kidnapped on his farm by five gunmen at Kufi area, along Olounda-Aba road, Ibadan, has been released.

Ogunbekun regained freedom after five days in the kidnappers’ den.

Recall that Ogunbekun was kidnapped around 7pm on Thursday as he was leaving his farm.

While it was not clear if a ransom was paid to secure the release of Ogunbekun, it was learnt that the kidnappers had demanded for N10million from the family and the church before he would be released.

The news of his release was confirmed by the Diocesan Bishop of the cathedral, Rt. Rev. Amos Ajiboye, on Wednesday.

He told newsmen that Ogunbekun was released on Tuesday, although he did not give details of how he was released or how the kidnappers contacted the church and the priest’s family.

He said, “We are grateful to God and all those that made it possible. We shall be making further statements in due time.

“He is resting after what he had gone through in the hands of his abductors.