The Oyo State Police Command has announced the release of Chief Benedict Akiika, a Political Bigwig in Oyo State who was whisked away from his Idi-Ape Residence, Olorunda Aaba on Wednesday, 4th September 2024.
According to a press release on Thursday, 12th September 2024 signed by the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Osifeso Adewale, said that 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.
“The victim who regained his freedom late evening on Wednesday, 11/09/2024 is currently undergoing medical intervention prior to his final reunion with his loved ones, SP Adewale said.
The Command spokesperson further said 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 re-affirms its resolve to ensure that Oyo State is not turned into a playground for the sinister-minded.
“In cases of emergencies, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (Toll-free) (Oyo State Security Response Center) and Oyo State Police Command Emergency line 08081768614, 09054133071 and 09061299291