Abducted former minister rescued
By Ujunwa Ochulo
03 May 2016 |
8:10 pm
The abducted former minister of state for education, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, has been rescued.
The abducted former minister of state for education, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo, has been rescued.
Anisulowo was kidnapped last Wednesday on Igbogila Road in Yewa North Local Government of Ogun State on her way from her farm located at Sawonjo, Yewa South of the State.
Ogun State Police Command spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, who confirmed the news said the former minister was rescued at about 7pm at Gbegbelawo, a suburb of Olorunda town, located in Yewa North local government of the state.
More details later.
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