Categories: Football

Kidnappers free Nigerian footballers Iluyamode, Ojo

Two Nigerian football players Dayo Ojo and Benjamin Iluyomade have regained their freedom on Wednesday after they were seized by gunmen earlier this week.

Ojo and Iluyomade were released by their captors on Wednesday night, according to a statement released by two-time African champions Enyimba.

“Enyimba midfielder Ekundayo Ojo and Abia Comets’ Benjamin Iluyomade, who were kidnapped on Sunday have regained their freedom.

“The footballers were released on Wednesday night following combined efforts of Enyimba Football Club and families of the players,” said Enyimba.

Ojo and Iluyomade were kidnapped while returning to their families following the suspension of football activities in the West African nation in the aftermath of the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.

Tom Kirkwood

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