The kidnapped Lagos king, Oniba of Iba community, Oba Goriola Oseni has been freed by his abductors. The 74-year-old was released on Saturday after about three weeks in captivity.

  
Eyewitnesses said the monarch came in through through a jetty in the area, as he did not come in like he was rescued by the police.

Oseni was kidnapped on July 16 by some gunmen who had demaded N500m for his release.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State command, Dolapo Badmos, confirmed his release.