Catholic priest, Reverend Father Joseph Ajayiwho was abducted along Ikere-Akure road, in Ondo state on Monday, December 7 has regained freedom.

Channels Television reported that a family source confirmed his release, but it is not clear if any ransom was paid.

Ajayi was reportedly returning from Ikere, a city in neighbouring Ekiti State and travelling to Ilara-Mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State at the time of his kidnap.