A stalwart of the People’s’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, Oyo state Mr Benedict Akika, who was kidnapped by gunmen on September 4 at his Olorunda Abba residence, has regained his freedom.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed his release in a press statement on Thursday in Ibadan.
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EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Akika was kidnapped around 9:30 p.m at his residence in the Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Osifeso said the politician regained his freedom after days of intensive manhunt by the Command’s tactical, intelligence and operational assets.
The PPRO said the search and rescue mission strategically extended to combing adjoining forests across Ijagun at Ijebu-Ode in Ogun, Ore in Ondo State and Uselu in Edo.
He said Akika regained his freedom late evening on Wednesday and was currently undergoing medical intervention prior to his final reunion with his loved ones.
“Efforts are currently in top gear to apprehend members of the criminal network responsible for the reprehensible act,” Osifeso said.
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He appealed to residents to assist the Police Command in ongoing investigations by providing timely and credible information.
“The Oyo State Police Command reaffirms its resolve to ensure that the state is not turned into a playground for the sinister-minded,” the PPRO said in the statement.
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