APC CHIEFTAIN WALE ORIADE ABDUCTED IN IBADAN; PARTY, LEADERS DEMAND URGENT POLICE ACTION
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Wale Oriade, has been abducted by armed men in Ibadan, the state capital.
The incident occurred around 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday at his office in the PJ Square Shopping Complex, beside the NNPC station at Elewure, along the Iyana Ajanla–Akala Expressway in the New Garage area of the city.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived in a blue Micra vehicle with two occupants a driver and an armed man who forcibly seized Oriade and whisked him away in the same car.
“The nature of the attack and the precision with which it was carried out have caused deep concern within his community,” one eyewitness told PUNCH Online.
As of press time, no ransom demand had been made, and the victim’s whereabouts remain unknown.
In a statement on Thursday, the Oyo State chapter of the APC confirmed the abduction and called for immediate intervention by the Nigeria Police Force.
Signed by APC Oyo South Senatorial Chairman, Mojeed Olaoya, and State Youth Leader, John Aremu, the statement urged the police to launch a swift, coordinated, intelligence-led rescue operation.
“A timely rescue will not only bring relief to Oriade’s family but also reassure the people of the state that the police command remains proactive and committed to the protection of lives and property,” the statement read.
Former Senate Leader and APC chieftain, Teslim Folarin, also condemned the incident, describing it as shocking and unacceptable.
“I urge our security operatives to deploy all necessary intelligence and resources to secure his prompt release. My prayers are with his family during this difficult time,” Folarin said.
He called for stronger security collaboration across Oyo State to address the rising wave of kidnappings and urged residents to remain calm while providing credible information to aid the rescue efforts.
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