The Baale of Araromi Idowu Community, Ido Local Government Area of Oyo state, Baale Tafa Apapan, and his wife have been released.
They were abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Tuesday from his home.
Unconfirmed sources said they were released after the abductors collected N2 million ransom from the family.
The release was confirmed by the Chairman, Ido Local Government Area, Mr. Sheriff Adeojo.
Adeojo had earlier assured the people of the community that the government would do everything possible to secure the release of their leader unhurt.