NPFL player and Enyimba FC star Dayo Ojo have been released after been kidnapped along with Abia Comet player Benjamin Iluyomade after been kidnapped since last Sunday. 
Dayo Ojo and Benjamin Iluyomade were both kidnapped on their way back from camp on Sunday following the suspension of Nigeria Professional Football League {NPFL} due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The players were abducted along the Benin-Owo Expressway but 3 days after, they were released, according to a statement released from Enyimba.
“GREAT BIG NEWS!” the club also tweeted on their verified handle. “Our midfielder man, Dayo Ojo has regained freedom from his kidnappers.”
GREAT BIG NEWS!
Our midfielder man, Dayo Ojo has regained freedom from his kidnappers ??
— Enyimba FC (@EnyimbaFC) March 25, 2020
Their release followed combined efforts from the Aba-based club and their families. The duo has been reunited with their families, the club’s statement further explained. Ojo has seven caps for the Super Eagles and featured at the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) was Nigeria placed second. 
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