Ex-SGF, Olu Falae, admits paying ransom to kidnappers

A former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, on Monday confessed that his family paid ransom to his abductors before he was freed on Thursday.


According to him, the kidnappers only freed him after they received payment, adding that he trekked for 15 kilometres before he was picked up by the police in Owo, several kilometres from Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Olu Falae’s disclosure has put a lie to the claim by the Nigeria police that no ransom was paid before his release.

Details of Mr. Falae’s speech today will come shortly.

Gunmen Kidnapped Former SGF, Olu Falae in Ondo State

Chief Olu Falae

Ex-SGF and Afenifere chieftain, Chief Olu Falae has been kidnapped. Mr. Falae was abducted in the early hours of the morning by gunmen in possession of dangerous weapons, according to a source in the state.

A police source in Akure also confirmed the abduction. While details of his abduction has remained sketchy, expect more information as soon as they are available.