Friday, June 5, 2026 - The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the alleged conspiracy and abduction of Ekiti West Local Council Development Area Chairman, Rufus Ige Olorunfemi and one Funso Ajayi.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available
to newsmen by the Command’s Public Relations Officer,
SP Sunday Abutu.
The statement reads, “The Ekiti State Commissioner of
Police, CP FALADE ADEGOROYE MICHEAL, has ordered a thorough investigation into
the alleged conspiracy, abduction and assault of Ikere-West LCDA Chairman,
Rufus Ige Olorunfemi and one Funso Ajayi by some suspected hoodlums.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that on 3rd June, 2026
at about 21:00hrs, three Hilux vehicles loaded with armed men in camouflage
Uniform allegedly accosted the LCDA Chairman along Anoye Street, Ikere-Ekiti,
and one Funso Ajayi, whisked them away to the compound of the
forthcoming June 20 gubernatorial Candidate of the People Democratic
Party, PDP, Dr Wole Oluyede, where there were seriously assaulted before
setting them free.
“Three suspects have been apprehended in connection with the
incident and are currently being investigated, while effort is ongoing to
arrest others who are presently at large. They will be charged to court
immediately after the investigation is concluded.
The CP, while calling for calm, pledged that no stone will
be left unturned on the incident, warning citizens especially political party
loyalists against taking laws into their hands and inciting violence in
society.
“The Command will continue to ensure safety and justice for
all, fairness and rule of law, professionalism and respect for the rights of
all citizens”.
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