GUNMEN KIDNAP OYO APC CHIEFTAIN
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BY ALICE IDOWU
Wale Oriade, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Nigeria, was abducted by armed men in Ibadan, the state capital. The incident took place at approximately 7:06 pm on a Wednesday at his office situated in PJ Square Shopping Complex, near the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited station at Elewure, along Iyana Ajanla, Akala Expressway, New Garage, Ibadan.
According to eyewitness accounts, the perpetrators arrived in a blue Nissan Micra vehicle with two occupants—a driver and an armed individual. The attackers forcibly seized Oriade and quickly escaped in the same vehicle. The precision and nature of the attack have raised significant concern within Oriade’s community.
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed a kidnapping incident involving an unidentified victim whose whereabouts remain unknown. As of the latest update, no ransom demand has been made. The party has called for urgent and coordinated action from the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the victim’s safe recovery.
The statement read, “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 party appreciates the efforts of the command in maintaining law and order and urges heightened vigilance during this critical time.”
Also reacting, a former Senate Leader and chieftain of the party, Teslim Folarin, condemned the kidnapping, describing it as shocking and unacceptable.
In a brief statement, Folarin called on security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure Oriade’s immediate and safe rescue.
“This is a deeply troubling development. 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 reiterated the need for tighter security collaboration across the state to curb the growing wave of kidnappings and appealed to residents to remain calm while providing credible information to aid the rescue operation.
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