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Popular Movie Producer’s Son released after 3 weeks in kidnapper’s den

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4 years ago

February 26, 2021

A kidnapped son of a popular Film producer and former member of Indigenous Movie Makers Association of Nigeria IMMAN Mr Ayo Razaq Ojolowo his son has been released by the kidnappers believe to be Fulani herdsmen after undisclosed amount of money Was paid by the family.

It was gathered that the boy a 25 years old graduate of University of Ilorin Kwara State, Abdullahi Olatunji Ojolowo was kidnapped last year November 27th in Ilorin during an armed robbery/kidnapping attack by some Fulani herdsmen,according to a family source the boy spent nearly 3 weeks in their den before the family rally round to sell the only house owned by his father Ayo Ojolowo who now based in Germany in order to secure Tunji release because effort to raise the ransom was unsuccessful by the family.

Our correspondent learnt that the young boy was in the company of his friends when the incident happened. While his friend was able to escape, luck was not on the side of the younger Ojolowo and he was taken by the fierce looking armed Fulani herdsmen.

According to the eyes witness whos Tunji’s friend that escaped the unslaught narrate to our correspondent that they both took to their heel when they discovered the motive of their assailant who shot sproradically to the air we all ran for our dear life but the younger Ojolowo slipped and he was caught up by the armed men.Some days later, his abductor called and demanded for a ransom of 10 million Naira with the wsrning not to report to police authority or else the boy will get killed

A rescue team was raised by the family but to no avail then they resulted in selling the father’s house in Ota ogun state and the boy was subsequently released after undisclosed amount was paid to the kidnappers

According to a family member they have to seek the concept of his father before selling the house.Ayo Ojolowo’s younger brother brother Alhaji Tunde Ojolowo thanked everyone for their prayers and support. He said they sold the house to a popular Motor dealer Mr.Kinsley Adebayo of “Kinsley Motors” based in Ota Ogun Stste.

It will be recall that Ayo Ojolowo of Embassy Films the producer of “ILU AWON AGBA”a yoruba film left Nigeria in 2018 with his wife and 3 of his children after the Badoo cultism attacked on his family effort to reach Ayo Ojolowo on phone by our correspondent proved abortive and message sent to his social Media handle was unattended to.

In recent times the criminal activities of fulani herdsmen in south-west Nigeria has risen once again to alarming levels as kidnapping and killing are on the high side.

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Just In : Awujale of Ijebuland,Sikiru Adetona, dies at 91

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2 days ago

July 13, 2025

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The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91.

The respected monarch reportedly died on Sunday, just hours after the announcement of the death of his longtime friend and former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Mourning his passage, a prince of Ijebu, Prince Adedoyin Alatishe wrote on X, “Baami Ogbagba agbatewole , Erin wo. Omo anikilaya saagbu.”

Adetona, who ascended the throne in 1960, was one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers and widely revered for his contributions to the sociopolitical development of Ijebuland and Ogun State at large.

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Breaking: Former president Muhammadu Buhari has Died at a clinic in London

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2 days ago

July 13, 2025

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Former president muhammadu Buhari has died at a hospital in London this afternoon according to the family, He was former military head of state in 1983.

The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”

Detials later

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Breaking : Tinubu returns to Abuja tonight after diplomatic visits to Saint Lucia, Brazil,Says Onanuga

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3 days ago

July 12, 2025

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to arrive Abuja later tonight following a two-nation diplomatic tour that took him to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean and Brazil in South America.

His return was confirmed in a message posted on Saturday afternoon by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on his verified X handle, @aonanuga1956.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns to Abuja today after his two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil,” the presidential aide stated.

The President departed Nigeria on Saturday, June 28 for what was described as a strategic outreach aimed at strengthening ties with regions historically under-engaged in Nigeria’s diplomatic matrix.

His first stop was Saint Lucia, where he made a historic visit to build new ties and explore emerging partnerships with Caribbean states.

While in Saint Lucia, Tinubu interacted with regional leaders under the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), reinforcing Nigeria’s growing interest in Caribbean diplomacy and South-South cooperation.

He subsequently proceeded to Brazil to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro.

On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The leaders co-chaired the Nigeria-Brazil high-level bilateral meeting , where they discussed mechanisms to boost trade, infrastructure financing, and cultural cooperation between Africa’s most populous country and Latin America’s largest economy.

With the President’s return, focus is expected to shift to domestic engagements and follow-up actions on the diplomatic and investment commitments made during his foreign tour.

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