A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Benedict Akiika, has regained his freedom days after he was whisked away from his Idi-Ape residence, Olorunda Aaba, by some gunmen on September 4.
A statement released by the spokesperson of the Oyo state police command, SP Osifeso Adewale, says 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.
Adewale said the victim who regained his freedom late evening on Wednesday, September 11, is currently undergoing medical intervention prior to his final reunion with his loved ones.
He mentioned that efforts are currently in top gear to apprehend the criminal network responsible for the reprehensible act.
While appealing to residents of the State to assist the ongoing Investigation by providing timely and credible information to the Police, the Oyo State Police Command reaffirmed its resolve to ensure that Oyo State is not turned into a playground for the sinister minded.
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