After a secret ransom was paid, the kidnappers of seven indigenous people from Imoga Community in Akoko Edo Local Government were freed on Monday night. 

The victims have been reunited with their families, according to Bode Ekundayo, coordinator of the Movement for the Advancement of Akoko Edo People.

His message read, “Victims have now been released after the payment of a huge ransom.”

However, Ekundayo said he was unable to provide the information when questioned over the phone about the amount paid for the victims' release. 

He added that an unnamed facility is treating the eighth person who managed to flee during the kidnapping.

“I can tell you that they have been reunited with their family after the community secured their release. It is a sad experience, and we hope that they will overcome the effect.”

He added that the community is pleased with their brothers and sister's return and that the police have been notified of their indigenous people's release.

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