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Oyo State Police Command, on Thursday, vowed to round up those responsible for the abduction of Governor Seyi Makinde’s ally, Benedict Akika, who regained freedom from the kidnappers’ den on Wednesday.
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Akika was abducted by gunmen around 9:30 pm at his Olorunda Aba residence on September 4, 2024.
It was gathered that the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain is undergoing medical intervention before reuniting with his family.
Spokesperson of the Oyo State Police Command, Adewale Osifeso, said the command is leaving no stones unturned to apprehend the kidnappers.
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Osifeso revealed that the politician was freed from his captors after days of an intensive manhunt by the Command’s tactical, intelligence, and operational assets.
According to him, the Police team strategically extended the search and rescue mission by combing adjoining forests across; Ijagun, Ijebu Ode in Ogun State, Ore, Ondo State, and Uselu in Edo State.
The PPRO said: “The Oyo State Police Command is relieved to announce the release of Chief Benedict Akiika, a political bigwig in Oyo State who was whisked away from his Idi-Ape residence, Olorunda Aaba on 04/09/24 by 21:30 hours.
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“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.
“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.”
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