A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Saheed Adewale Oriade, has been kidnapped in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
He was reportedly abducted around 7 p.m. on Wednesday after three armed men forced him into a blue vehicle.
The assailants sped off in an unknown direction, and his mobile phone was also taken during the attack.
Confirming the abduction, a chieftain of the APC and former House of Assembly candidate for Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1, Hon. Tolani Adigun, expressed deep distress over the incident, describing the incident as “unacceptable” and a painful reminder of the worsening insecurity confronting the nation.
In a statement made available to journalists, Tolani condemned the abduction and called on all security agencies, both at the state and federal levels, to act decisively and deploy every necessary resource to ensure the immediate and safe rescue of Oriade.
She stressed that criminal activities must not be allowed to take root in Oyo State, emphasising the urgent need to strengthen the state’s security architecture, enhance intelligence sharing, and safeguard the lives and property of all residents.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Hon. Oriade’s family during this difficult time,” Tolani said, urging residents and party members to remain calm as security operatives intensify efforts to secure his release.
Tolani further appealed to security formations to treat the matter with utmost urgency, reiterating that Oyo State “must not be surrendered to criminals.”
She prayed for the safe return of Oriade, asking God to protect him and bring him home safely.
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