A Chinese expatriate kidnapped in Ekiti State has regained freedom after four days in captivity.
The expatriate, one of the engineers handling the construction of the new Ado-Iyin road, was abducted on Friday evening at the site after the gunmen killed a policeman and shot a civilian.
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A source close to the road construction company said the abductee was released around 11pm on Tuesday after payment of N100 million ransom.
The ransom was reportedly collected at a place in Kwara State while the Chinese engineer was released along Ilawe-Igede road in Ekiti State.
However, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ekiti State, ASP Sunday Abutu, said no ransom was paid as the release was possible after a serious manhunt by security operatives.
He therefore assured residents that the command would continue to do everything possible to ward off criminal elements and ensure maximum security of lives and property.