Nigeria, April 18 -- An Ibadan-based lawyer, Musibau Adetunbi, and his driver, who were kidnapped on Monday have regained their freedom, an official has said.

The duo was kidnapped by some unknown gunmen on Monday, but regained their freedom on Wednesday.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how they were kidnapped in Iwaraja in Osun State, on their way to the Court of Appeal in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The chairman of the Ibadan branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Oluwole Akintayo, who confirmed their release Thursday morning, however, did not state whether ransom was paid to secure their release or not.

But, Mr Akintayo said the duo was released Wednesday night in Osun State.

The NBA chairman, in a telephone interview, told PREMIU...