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Abducted Ekiti LG Vice Chairman Rescued By Police


The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael has announced that its operatives have found and rescued the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, Mrs Ogunleye Grace who was reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday.

A press release on Thursday, signed by the Police public relations officer, PRO, Abutu Sunday, reads, “One Mrs Ogunleye Grace, the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, who was allegedly kidnapped on 20th May, 2026 by yet to be identified hoodlums, has been rescued unhurt.

“The breakthrough came as a result of a joint operation by the Police, the Military and other security agencies, as well as the local security personnel, who embarked on a rescue mission and mounted pressure on the hoodlums.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP FALADE ADEGOROYE MICHEAL, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident to unravel the cause and those behind it, ” the police said.



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