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Ogun APC Gov. Candidate, Adeola Threatens Court Action Agaist Claim Of Ekiti Origin

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Solomon Adeola - Yayi

By Ayodele Oni

 

The All Progressives Congress, (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State, Solomon Adeola, has threatened to institute legal action against clain that he is an indigene of Ekiti state.

 

Hon. Abayomi Hunye, a suspended member of the party from Tube, Ipokia and Ambassador Folake Marcus-Bello of Peoples Democratic Party, ( PDP) had made the claim  on national television stations about Adeola and his family.

 

Both Hunye and Marcus-Bello had granted interviews on Channel Television programmes where they claimed that Adeola is an Ekiti State indigene among other claims without presenting any evidence of their allegations.

 

Adeola has therefore given the two characters 24 hours to publicly present evidence of their allegations on his state of origin or face lawsuits on their allegations.

 

“I watched in utter disbelief as these characters that I hardly know utter assertive and outrageous lies about my origin without any proof.

 

“One falsely claimed on TV that I am from Ekiti and when asked where exactly in Ekiti went moronically blank and could not provide an answer.

 

“The other one was lying about the locations of the graves of my parents as if she was part of the undertakers at the burial all in a futile effort to justify an unsustainable falsehood.

 

“Enough is enough. They should produce their evidence in 24 hours or be ready for my lawsuits,” the senator stated.

 

It will be recalled that the rumour of the Senator’s alleged Ekiti State origin was initially used as a propaganda tool to prevent his emergence as Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district, but the gimmick failed to prevent the people of the district from voting massively for him at the 2023 National Assembly Elections.

Ondo Coastal Community Kicks Against Allocation Of Land To Private Developer

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Ondo Ilaje Community

By Ayodele Oni

 

The Ilaje/ Aheri community in Ondo state has vowed not to release an inch of its land under any guise of development to private individual.

 

Recently, the state government, in an attempt to invite Dangote to invest in the stste had promised vast of land in the coastal area to the private investor for its projects.

 

It will be recalled that this will not be the first time for Dangote to show interest to invest in Ondo state.

 

The Dangote oil refinery currently sited in Lagos was initially meant to take off in the state, at the Olokola Free Trade,(OKFTZ) area but had to relocate to its present location due to disagreement among communities in the coastal area of Ondi state.

 

Now with a fresh planned investment, the community’s position at the end of a meeting attended by representatives of the state government and Dangote group rejected “any so-called investment that may make us now and posterity, tenants on our land.

 

A communique signed byAyeoba Ige Asemudara,

Secretary, Aheri Development Council,  states “That to all intents and purposes, Dangote is a private business concern as we insist on the full constitutional and statutory definition of the overriding public interest for which any inch of our land may be acquired by Government.

 

“That we refuse to be added to the list of communities all over Nigeria whose lands were acquired by governments for private projects and whenever such project failed, the lands which were supposed to revert to the indigenous owners had been held by such tenants and their own families as owners to the detriment of the indigenous owners.

 

“We will also not tolerate the grabbing of any portion of our land under any guise either investors and local elite.

 

“That the current divide-and-rule- tactics of engagement and planned acquisition of land from persons with no legitimate ancestral titles will not deter but strengthen our resolve to adequately deal with such shenanigans in the fullness of time, not only by the people of Aheri but all men and women who desire justice for indigenous people..

 

“That for the avoidance of any doubt, we welcome Dangote and other genuine investors in our land and within the OKFTZ along the Atlantic corridor only, but not anywhere in the hinterland along the Alape lagoon.

 

“That the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) comprising a Deep Seaport, Oil Refinery and other projects was initiated in 2007 to cover 10,000 (Ten Thousand) Hectares of land spanning the coastal boundary corridor of Ondo and Ogun States, which were each expected to acquire and release 5,000 hectares for the project.

 

“That the project was yet to take off when Dr. Olusegun Agagu in whose administration it was initiated was succeeded by Dr. Olusegun Mimiko as Governor of Ondo State and towards the end of whose government, Aliko Dangote briefly came into the project.

 

“That no land was acquired for the OKFTZ by either the Agagu or Mimiko administration as even Ondo and Ogun States could not agree before Dangote left OKFTZ to build his Refinery in Lekki Lagos.

 

“That Aheri kingdom of Ilaje welcomes the return of Dangote and associates with the industrial development agenda of the administration of His Excellency, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa within the OKFTZ along the Atlantic coast.

 

“That we note as an inexplicable omission the non-inclusion of representatives of the host communities in the Technical Committee set up by ODSG to collate records and liaise with Dangote and other private companies in the OKFTZ which will only widen the current abysmal communication gap between the stakeholders.

 

“That as Government acts only through verifiable documentations; it is unacceptable that our land and forests are currently invaded by strangers on the basis of a proposed government acquisition of land with no clear location, dimension, and on the pretext of crops enumeration, data collection and environmental impact assessment of undisclosed projects.

 

“That while Dangote left OKFTZ and its 10,000 hectares for Lekki, only 2,635 hectares in a low-lying, swampy, sand-filled and reclaimed area similar and contiguous with the Ilaje coastline, was acquired and released by the Lagos State Government (LASG) for the building of the gigantic Dangote Refinery including its unused areas.”

Police On Guard Duty At Imo Commissioner’s Residence Allegedly Murdered

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Henry Effiong killed

By Ayodele Oni

 

Coming few weeks after the death of an aide to works Minister, Dave Umahi at his country home, a police inspector identified as Henry Effiong, attached to the Imo State Police Command, has been gruesomely murdered while on guard duty at the residence of the state Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief Bar Rex Anunobi, in New Owerri, Imo State.

 

The police inspector was reportedly killed by unknown assailants who also stole his service rifle and other personal belongings.

 

According to a police situation report, the incident occurred at the commissioner’s residence located at No. 1 Sokom Villa Area E, New Owerri, on Monday, September 14, 2026.

 

The report stated that the commissioner contacted the police at about 8:00 a.m. after his housekeeper, identified as Solomon Uzobu, alerted him at about 7:00 a.m. that the police inspector deployed to his residence for guard duty has been murdered.

 

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), New Owerri Police Division, reportedly mobilised officers to the residence, where preliminary investigations were conducted.

 

The police revealed that the inspector was found murdered in his room, with his legs tied and his body positioned towards the bathing area.

 

A sharp object, suspected to be a machete, was allegedly used to kill him.

 

The police report also raised suspicion against a security guard attached to the residence, identified as Genesis, a native of Taraba State, who allegedly conspired with unknown assailants to gain access to the premises.

 

According to the report, investigators suspect that the security guard may have facilitated access to the residence, allowing the assailants to enter and attack the police inspector.

 

The security guard was said to have fled the residence shortly after the incident.

 

The police further alleged that Genesis packed his belongings, switched off his mobile phone and absconded from the area together with the suspected assailants.

 

His disappearance has reportedly heightened suspicion surrounding his possible involvement in the killing.

 

The police said an empty magazine and a walkie-talkie were recovered from the scene and handed over to the Area Commander, Operations (AC Ops), for further investigation.

 

The service rifle reportedly assigned to the murdered inspector was allegedly taken away by the assailants. His mobile handset was also reportedly stolen.

 

The corpse of the deceased police inspector was evacuated to the Federal Teaching Hospital for preservation and further necessary procedures.

 

The police said efforts were ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the murder, identify and arrest the suspected killers, locate the fleeing security guard and recover the stolen police firearm.

 

The command said further developments would be communicated as the investigation progresses.

Doubt Over Identity Of Suspect Arrested Over Illicit Drugs, Firearm

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Hon Ware Ojo

By Ayodele Oni

 

The Ondo State Police Command has reportedly arrested a newly appointed aide to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Hon. Ware Ojo, popularly known as “Aruwe, Authority 001,” alongside his wife over alleged possession of illicit drugs and a locally fabricated firearm.

 

Ondo state government has however disclaimed the suspect, saying he is not an aide to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

 

The couple were reportedly arrested at their residence in Oka-Akoko, where police operatives allegedly recovered substances suspected to be cocaine, methamphetamine, opium and other illicit drugs valued at more than ₦30 million.

 

A locally fabricated firearm was also reportedly recovered during the operation, alongside a Lexus RX 350 SUV with registration number AUTHORITY 01.

 

The incident reportedly took a dramatic turn following Ojo’s arrest, as he was alleged to have mobilised individuals that attacked the police station in protest against his detention.

 

Two police personnel, identified as Sergeant Abiodun and Inspector Osha, were reportedly injured during the alleged attack and taken to Faith Hospital in Oka-Akoko for medical treatment.

 

Although Ojo was reportedly released,  based on order from above, the police were said to have retained the suspected illicit drugs, firearm and other exhibits allegedly recovered during the operation.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged attack on the police station, the reported release of the governor’s aide and the status of the exhibits are expected to form part of further investigations.

 

Chief Press Secretaty to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, in a statement denied tgat the suspect is an aide to governor Aiyedatiwa.

 

The statement reads “The attention of the Ondo State Government has been drawn to a trending report and image claiming that an “Ondo Governor’s Aide” has been arrested over alleged possession of illicit drugs and firearms.

 

“For the record, the young man in the report is not an aide to His Excellency, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. He holds no political appointment in this administration.

 

“We urge the Nigeria Police Force to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure that due process is followed in accordance with the law.”

Reject Wike At Own Peril – PDP To APC Govs

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Nyesom Wike - FCT Minister
Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister

By Ayodele Oni

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reminded the Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that their opposition to the minister of the Frderal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesome Wike is driven by fear.

 

Reacting to the reported position of the APC Governors’ Forum rejecting the political support being offered Wike, to President Bola Tinubu, PDP noted that “Wike has every constitutional and democratic right to decide whom he supports politically.

 

A statement by the party’s spokesman, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, stated that

“The APC Governors’ Forum should understand that Wike is not their problem; their problem is their poor governance and failure to meet the expectations of their people.

 

“Their opposition to Wike’s support is driven by fear. The fear that their poor records of performance will be exposed at the polls.

 

“His support for President Tinubu is legitimate, and as a serving appointee of the President, there is nothing contradictory about supporting the President, while maintaining his political identity and relationships within the PDP.

 

“The APC governors had initially misconceived Wike’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as an endorsement of the APC.

 

“They are now beginning to realise that supporting the President does not mean abandoning the PDP or surrendering the political space to the APC.

 

“Their demand that Wike should not support or field candidates capable of challenging the APC governors and their anointed candidates is a fundamental political miscalculation.

 

“Elections are contests, and every political party has the democratic right to present candidates before the electorate.

 

“The APC Governors’ demand is not only politically curious, but a complete political miscalculation. It exposes the growing anxiety within the APC over the prospect of facing strong PDP candidates at the 2027 elections.

 

“The reality that appears to have unsettled them is that the PDP has not only stabilised, but has also successfully fielded candidates across elective positions who are capable of challenging these APC governors and their anointed candidates in 2027.

 

“It is particularly revealing that governors who earlier claimed to be confident of their performance are now asking their opponents not to field candidates against them.

 

“If they have truly performed and retained the confidence of their people, they should welcome a contest and allow the electorate to decide.

 

“The APC governors should be reminded that no one can jettison Wike’s support and expect to win elections effortlessly. Those who have attempted to do so in the past have learnt the lesson the hard way.

 

“The APC governors should also know that Wike is not their problem; their poor governance and fear of electoral defeat are the real problems.

 

“Their anxiety is understandable because Wike has demonstrated, both as Governor of Rivers State and as Minister of the FCT, a capacity for project delivery, political organisation and electoral mobilisation that cannot simply be wished away.

 

“It is therefore politically irrational for anyone claiming to support the President to reject a political leader of Wike’s stature and the votes and mobilisation capacity he can bring to the President’s campaign.

 

“Their actions raise a fundamental question: Are they interested in President Tinubu’s victory, or are they primarily interested in securing their own personal political victories?

 

“A governor who truly wants the President to win should welcome every credible political force capable of contributing to that victory.

 

“The APC Governors’ Forum should therefore concentrate on governance, accountability and performance rather than attempting to determine whom Mr. Wike should support.

 

“They should account for the enormous resources accruing to their states through FAAC and ensure that local governments receive the funds due to them without undue interference.

 

“The Hon. Minister of the FCT is not a liability to President Tinubu’s political project. He is undoubtedly an asset, a mobiliser and a force capable of contributing significantly to electoral victory.

 

“At the appropriate time, Nigerians will decide with their votes. Those who have performed will present their records, while those who have failed will face the judgment of the electorate.

 

“No amount of political posturing, intimidation or rejection will change that reality.

 

“The message to the APC Governors’ Forum is simple: Chief Barrister Nyesom Wike is a force to reckon with, not a force to reject. Those who underestimate his capacity do so at their own political peril.

 

“The APC governors should therefore stop looking for scapegoats. Wike is not their problem. Their governance record, their performance and the confidence or lack of confidence of their people are what will determine their political fate in 2027.

 

“The PDP will not be intimidated into abandoning the electoral field. We will field credible candidates, mobilise Nigerians and offer the electorate a genuine alternative come 2027.”

Atiku To Oba Of Lagos: Ultimate Power To Decide Who Succeeds Tinubu Rests With Nigerian Voters

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Atiku Abubakar

By Ayodele Oni

 

Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar has maintained that Nigerians, rather than traditional rulers, will determine who occupies the Presidential Villa.

 

In a hit back at the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, over the Monarch ’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, Atiku insisted that the 2027 presidential election would definitely create a vacancy in Aso Rock.

 

According to him, the Nigerian Constitution requires a fresh election to determine who will lead the country after the expiration of the current tenure.

 

In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Atiku said the Monarch was entitled to support any candidate of his choice, but lacked the authority to determine the outcome of a presidential election involving millions of Nigerians.

 

His reaction followed the Oba’s declaration that there would be “no vacancy” in Aso Rock for the next five years, after receiving the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council led by its Director-General, Abdulaziz Yari, at his Palace in Lagos.

Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu

The ADC candidate maintained that the ultimate power to decide who succeeds Tinubu rests with Nigerian voters through the ballot box.

 

“The people, and not kings, courtiers or APC campaign councils, will decide that through the ballot,” he said.

 

Atiku also took a swipe at political leaders whom he accused of being disconnected from the harsh economic realities confronting ordinary Nigerians, arguing that issues such as hunger, insecurity and the rising cost of living would shape the electorate’s decision in 2027.

2027: I Never Promised Anyone PDP Will Not Field Candidates For Governorship, National & State Assemblies

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Nyesom Wike - FCT Minister
Nyesom Wike.

By Ayodele Oni

 

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the position of the governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Rainbow Coalition, reiterating that his support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu remains sacrosanct.

 

Wike maintained that he never promised that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not field candidates in governorship, National Assembly and States House of Assembly elections.

 

The APC governors at the end of their meeting in Abuja on Monday night stated that they had nothing to do with the Rainbow Coalition, a group beibg put together by Wike.

 

The Minister pointed out that the rainbow coalition does not have anything to do with the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the coalition as a platform for other political parties that are pleased with the good works of the President and are supporting his reelection.

 

In a statement on Tuesday, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the FCT Minister, who said he won’t be the one to help people to win elections in their States, noted that “politics is local and those having problems in their States should resolve them instead of using the reelection of the President to whip up sentiments.”

 

Wike pointed out that he never met with the All Progressives Congress (APC) before himself and other members of the G5 supported the President in 2023, and that for 2027, his support is for the president only.

 

The Minister added that politics is no longer about coming from fourth position to be governor, it is about genuinely mobilising support and winning elections from the polling units.

 

“In Imo State under Governor Hope Uzodinma, how did APC win two senate seats in 2023, in an election held the same day with that of the President and APC had less than 15 percent in the presidential election? Was it rainbow coalition? Were the voters confused?

 

“Was it rainbow coalition that also made APC to win National Assembly elections in Ebonyi, Abia and Enugu States where the President did not have ten percent of the votes?

 

“If in 2023, the voters in Imo, Abia, Enugu and Ebonyi voted APC in the Senatorial election and voted another party in the presidential election, they won’t be confused in 2027 provided we all support the president genuinely this time?

 

The Minister urged all stakeholders to put the presidential election first, saying; “after the President must have been reelected, we can all go and face elections in our States.

 

“What I said and stand for is that I will mobilise support for the reelection of the President. I never promised anyone that PDP will not field candidates to contest governorship, National Assembly and States House of Assembly elections.

 

“Most importantly,  rainbow coalition has nothing to do with the APC. Rather, it is own way of mobilising support accross political parties for Mr President, who has done well to deserve a second term,” he said.

APC Governors Reject Wike’s Rainbow Coalition

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APC Governors

By Ayodele Oni

 

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), have rejected any arrangements that could weaken the party or hurt its candidates, ahead 2027 polls.

 

Apparently reacting to the Rainbow Coalition being put in place by the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, the governors rejected any political alliance outside the party.

 

The governors maintained that their campaign efforts would focus exclusively on candidates contesting under the APC.

 

Chairman of the APC Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, announced the position after the forum’s meeting in Abuja on Monday night.

 

Uzodimma pointed out that the governors have not entered into any agreement with individuals or opposition parties ahead of the elections.

 

His declaration comes amid moves by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to build a Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State.

 

Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, has been mobilising politicians in support of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

 

He recently alleged that Uzodinma and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, were behind some of his political challenges.

 

Wike linked the dispute to the growing influence of his Rainbow Coalition across the country.

 

He believed that the coalition could provide a platform for politicians seeking to challenge APC candidates in governorship and senatorial contests.

 

However, the APC governors’ latest position appears to draw a clear line against such political arrangements.

 

Uzodimma pointed out that the forum would not support any alliance capable of creating divided loyalty within the party.

 

He equally maintained that the governors would also reject arrangements that could weaken the APC or hurt its candidates.

 

“The forum has no intention to support any candidate at any level that is not an APC candidate,” Uzodimma said.

 

He explained that the party sponsors the candidates contesting the elections and, therefore, deserves the governors’ full political support.

 

The Imo governor also revealed that the forum would align its campaign activities with Tinubu’s expectations and the party’s strategic objectives.

 

He added that the governors remained committed to supporting all APC candidates across the various levels of the 2027 elections.

 

The development could affect efforts by political groups outside the APC to build cross-party structures ahead of the elections.

 

For the APC governors, however, the priority remains protecting the party’s candidates and strengthening its political structure.

 

The forum’s position also signals that its members do not intend to endorse political arrangements that could conflict with the interests of the ruling party.

Benin Monarch On President Tinubu’s Reelection: “As E Dey Pain Them, E Dey Sweet Us”

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Oba of Benin - EwuareII

By Ayodele Oni 

 

The revered Benin Monarch, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has backed the reelection of President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to pray for the renewal of the mandate, saying a leader who is doing well should be allowed to continue his good work.

 

The Monarch spoke on Tuesday, when the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, led a high-powered delegation of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to the Oba’s palace in Benin City for consultations and royal blessings.

 

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, former governors, senators and other party leaders were among members of the delegation.

 

Receiving the delegation, Oba Ewuare II prayed for the President and made a strong case for continuity where a leader is adjudged to be performing well.

 

“For somebody who is doing well, it is our prayer that he gets a renewed mandate,” the Monarch said.

 

The declaration drew applause from those gathered in the palace. The Oba added in Pidgin: “As e dey pain them, e dey sweet us.”

 

He also drew from the Bible to underscore his call for Nigerians to support the President in areas where his administration is doing well, quoting the injunction: “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”

 

The Monarch said political differences should not prevent Nigerians from acknowledging progress or joining hands with the government where positive results were being recorded.

 

“If one is doing well, why not join hands with the President to do what he is doing well? Let President Tinubu finish the good work.”

 

The traditional ruler also observed that not everybody could become President, stressing the enormous responsibility associated with occupying the nation’s highest political office.

 

He asked Yari and members of the delegation to convey his best wishes to Tinubu and expressed appreciation for the warm reception the President accorded him during an earlier visit to Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu

“Convey my best wishes to Mr President. Give my appreciation to the President for receiving me so warmly in Abuja,” the Oba said.

 

The visit to the Palace formed part of consultations by the Presidential Campaign Council as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election gather momentum.

 

Yari and Akume arrived in Benin City with other party leaders for engagements with critical stakeholders and consultations ahead of upcoming political activities.

Ransom Trap: Ondo Police Arrest Three Kidnappers, Rescue Victims, Recover N1.5m

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Kidnappers arrested in Ondo

By Ayodele Oni

 

A midnight ambush by men of the Ondo State Police Command in conjunction with other security operatives has led to the rescue of some kidnapped victims and the recovery of a large sum of money meant for ransom payment.

 

According to Ondo State Police Command, two kidnapped victims were rescued, ₦1.5 million recovered and  three suspected kidnappers in Isua-Akoko arrested.

 

DSP Abayomi Jimoh explained in a statement that: “The operation commenced on Friday, September 11, 2026, following credible intelligence that a group of suspected kidnappers hibernating in the thick forest along the Ifira–Idoani axis were planning to emerge from their hideout to collect ransom.

 

“Acting on the intelligence, operatives of Isua Division, in collaboration with personnel of the Ondo State Security Network (Amotekun) and Agbe-Koya, embarked on a coordinated rescue and ambush operation deep inside the forest.

 

“The security operatives strategically positioned themselves along the suspected route and maintained surveillance for several hours.

 

“At about 2330 hours, the suspected kidnappers, numbering about four and armed with firearms, emerged from the forest.

 

“On sighting the security operatives, they opened fire, prompting the security team to tactically repel the attack and rescue the two victims, Mr. Owolabi Patrick and Asoto Dada, unhurt.

 

“During the encounter, the security operatives recovered the sum of ₦1,500,000 (One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira), suspected to have been brought for ransom payment. The suspected kidnappers sustained gunshot injuries and escaped into the thick forest.

 

“Following sustained follow-up operations and credible intelligence on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at about 2030 hours, the suspected kidnappers were sighted along the Idoani Road.

 

“Operatives immediately mobilized to the area, resulting in the arrest of three suspects, while two  of them had sustained gunshot injuries to their legs.

 

“The arrested suspects are: Abdullahi Abubakar, male, Ibrahim Abubakar, male, and Oseni Abubakar, male, all resident of Akunnu area.

 

“The two rescued victims, subsequently came to the Police Station and positively identified the arrested suspects as the persons who abducted them.

 

“A Bajaj motorcycle earlier recovered by the Police has also been identified by the victims as being connected to the criminal operation. The motorcycle remains in Police custody as part of the ongoing investigation.

 

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu commended the officers and men of Isua Division, alongside personnel of Amotekun and Agbe-Koya, for their courage, professionalism and effective collaboration, which contributed to the successful rescue of the victims and subsequent arrest of the suspects.

 

“The CP  immediately ordered that the case be transferred to the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad, Akure, for discreet investigation, with a view to uncovering the full network and bringing all those connected with the criminal operation to justice.

 

“The Command reiterates its determination to deny criminal elements access to forests and other hideouts within the State and will continue to sustain intelligence-led operations against kidnappers and other criminal elements.”

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