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An official of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, who was kidnapped on Friday, around Sagamu, Ogun state, has been released.

Gunmen had opened fire on his vehicle and that of his colleague, who eventually died in the attack.

The incident happened a few kilometers from Ogbere quarry, still in Ogun, where they worked.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the construction firm confirmed the release of its official.

“Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is pleased to officially announce the release of the company’s member of staff who was abducted in Ogun state on October 24, 2014,” the statement read.

“The company would like to thank all those who assisted in achieving a swift and safe release, especially government authorities and security services.”

Abimbola Oyeyemi, public relations officer of the Ogun state police command, confirmed the news but did not give details on whether ransoms were paid or not.

In the last three weeks, there have been three major reports of abductions in some parts of the country outside the northeastern part presently experiencing insurgency.

Only on Wednesday, Osio Agama, sister of Diezani Allison Madueke, Nigeria’s minister of petroleum resources, was released after eight days in captivity.

Similarly, Okey Nwali, the immediate-past president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), regained freedom on October 24, after spending nearly two weeks in kidnappers’ den.