Kidnappers have attacked a mosque and abducted one Murithador Sadullahi Akanho Olamide, the Imam of Muhadul-iftai-wa-sadah Institute of Arabic and Islamic studies, and popular businessman, Olayemi Arasi, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Hollarams Technical Services Ltd. The incident happened in the Lufuape area, along Sagamu Interchange, Ogun State. the hoodlums targeted the mosque during Friday night prayers and forcibly took the cleric and the businessman to an undisclosed location. The victims were, however, released after spending three days in captivity, following the payment of a ransom by their families. A family source said the kidnappers, suspected to be foreigners, had targeted the cleric but seized the opportunity to abduct the businessman. There are also indications that they had connived with some locals. The source, who was involved in payment of the ransom, revealed that a substantial amount was paid to secure the release of both men. Kidnappings have reportedly become frequent in the area, which is home to several industries. The Public relations officer of Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, denied any knowledge about ransom paid.