The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Dare Ogundare, has confirmed the release of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ekiti State, Mr Paul Omotoso, who was abducted last Saturday in the state.
Ogundare, who confirmed the release in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, DSP Sunday Abutu, on Thursday morning, stated that three suspects were apprehended in connection with the kidnapping.
The statement entitled, ‘Ekiti State APC Chairman, two others regain freedom’, reads:
“The All Progressives Congress Chairman in Ekiti State, Mr Paul Omotoso alongside two others that were recently abducted by unknown hoodlums have regained their freedom and have been reunited with their families.
“This breakthrough was made possible through the combined efforts of the Police, other sisters agencies, local security outfits and the family members as well as the Ekiti State government.
“While appreciating the good spirited members of the public for their concern and relentless supports, the Command states that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and are supplying useful information that could lead to the arrest of the prime suspects who are currently at large.
“Citizens are implored to be security conscious, vigilant and ensure the prompt reportage of any suspicious person or group of persons observed in their locality to the nearest Police Station or call 08062335577.”