Kidnapped Ekiti LG Vice Chair regains freedom

By Bolanle Lawal

Mrs Grace Ogunleye, the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State who was kidnapped on Wednesday while returning home has regained her freedom.

Ekiti Police Command confirmed the rescue of Ogunleye in a state issued by its spokesperson, SP Sunday Abutu, on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti.

Abutu said the victim regained her freedom following a joint rescue operation involving the police, the military, other security agencies and local security personnel.

According to him, sustained pressure mounted by the security team on the suspected kidnappers led to the successful rescue.

He added that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Falade Adegoroye, has ordered a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the abduction and apprehend those responsible.

(NAN)