The expatriate kidnapped in Ekiti State last week Friday has regained his freedom from his kidnappers.
The Chinese, who is handling the construction of the new Ado-Iyin road was kidnapped on Friday evening at the site by gunmen who also killed a policeman guarding him.
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A source at the road construction company said the abductee was released around 11 pm on Tuesday after payment of ransom.
According to the source, the ransom was collected at a place in Kwara State before he was released around Ilawe-Igede road in Ekiti State, having spent five days with his captors.
But when contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ekiti State, ASP Sunday Abutu, confirmed the release of the expatriate but denied any payment of ransom.
He said the release was made possible after a serious manhunt launched by security operatives.
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