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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Wale Oriade, has been abducted by armed men in Ibadan, the state capital.
The incident occured around 7:06pm on Wednesday at his office located at PJ Square Shopping Complex, beside the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited station, Elewure, along Iyana Ajanla, Akala Expressway, New Garage, Ibadan.
It was reliably gathered that the armed men stormed the office environment in a blue Micra vehicle with two occupants, while Oriade was forcible seized.
According to an eyewitness account, “The nature of the attack and the precision with which it was carried out have caused deep concern within his community.”
At as press time, no ransom had been demanded and the victim’s whereabouts remained unknown.
Confirming the incident, the Oyo State chapter of the APC on Thursday called for the swift release and intervention of the Nigeria Police Force into the matter in a statement
The statement, jointly signed by the APC Oyo South Senatorial Chairman, Mojeed Olaoya, and the state Youth Leader, John Aremu, urged the police to launch a swift, coordinated, and intelligence-driven rescue operation.
The statement read, “A timely rescue will not only bring relief to Oriade’s family but also reassure the people of the state that the police command remains proactive and committed to the protection of lives and property.
“The party appreciates the efforts of the command in maintaining law and order and urges heightened vigilance during this critical time.”
Teslim Folarin, a former Senate Leader and chieftain of the party, while condemning the act, describes it as shocking and unacceptable.
In a brief statement, Folarin called on security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure Oriade’s immediate and safe rescue.
“This is a deeply troubling development. I urge our security operatives to deploy all necessary intelligence and resources to secure his prompt release. My prayers are with his family during this difficult time,” Folarin said.
He reiterated the need for tighter security collaboration across the state to curb the growing wave of kidnappings in the country.
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