Nigeria: Police Arrest Abductors of Ekiti APC Chairman

13 July 2023

Ado-Ekiti — The Ekiti State Police Command on Thursday disclosed that it has arrested three suspects in connection with the abduction of the All Progressive Congress Chairman in the State, Hon Paul Omotosho.

The Command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Sunday Abutu, made the disclosure Thursday morning, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti.

He revealed that the suspects have given useful information that could lead to the arrest of the prime suspects who are currently at large.

The statement reads, "This is to inform the general public especially the good people of Ekiti State that the All Progressive Congress Chairman of the State, Mr Paul Omotosho alongside two others that were recently abducted by unknown hoodlums have regained their freedom and have been reunited with their families.

"This breakthrough was made possible through the combined efforts of the Police, other sister agencies, the local security outfits and the family members as well as the Ekiti State government.

"While appreciating the good-spirited members of the public for their concern and relentless support, the Command states that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and are supplying useful information that could lead to the arrest of the prime suspects who are currently at large.

"Citizens are implored to be security conscious, vigilant and ensure the prompt reportage of any suspicious person or group of persons observed in their locality to the nearest Police Station or call 08062335577."

Omotosho regained freedom from his captors early hours of Thursday, after spending 5 days in captivity, although the mode of his release is yet to be disclosed.

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