Oyo state Police command said the abducted Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain in the state, Chief Benedict Akika, has been released by his abductors
The Police in a statement by the command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Adewale Osifeso, said the PDP Chieftain was released by his captors after days of intensive manhunt by the Command’s tactical, intelligence and operational assets.
According to the Police, the PDP Chieftain who regained his freedom late evening on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 is currently undergoing medical intervention prior to his final reunion with his loved ones.
“The Politician was freed from his captors after days of intensive manhunt by the Command’s tactical, intelligence and operational assets strategically extending the search and rescue mission by combing adjoining forests across; Ijagun, Ijebu Ode in Ogun State, Ore,Ondo State and lastly Uselu in Edo State”, it said.
Oyo Police command added, “Efforts are currently in top gear to apprehend the criminal network responsible for the reprehensible act.”