The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Olawale Olokode in his unrelenting efforts and collaboration from other security outfits to rid the state of criminal activities has since the incident of the kidnap on Ife/Osu/Ibodi road was reported on 26th March, 2021, mounted aggressive pressures on the kidnappers which eventually led to the release of the victim at about 10:00pm of 28th March, 2021 without any ransom paid.
Police said the rescued victim was receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
Osun Police Command equally debunked the rumours making round that, three persons were kidnapped in the attack. The Commissioner of Police stated that only one person was kidnapped against the bad drop that, three persons were kidnapped.
The CP enjoined the journalists and other social media users to do proper investigative journalism before publishing to avoid misleading stories to the members of the public.
CP Olokode therefore assured the citizens of the command’s readiness to tackle all forms of criminal activities to a standstill.