The Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Fólórunsó Olabode has been released by his abductors.

Olabode was abducted along Iludun- Isan road while on his way to Iye-Ekiti.

A ward councillor who was in his car during the incident was also shot dead.

Ekiti state commissioner of police, Amba Asuquo confirmed the release to Galaxy news correspondent Adeola Aderibigbe on Monday evening.

Asuquo said other details of his release will be made available.