Former Senate Leader and 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Teslim Folarin, has condemned the abduction of party member Adewale Oriade in Ibadan.
Folarin, in a statement posted on Facebook on Thursday, described Oriade’s kidnap as “unacceptable and a painful reminder of the growing insecurity confronting our dear nation.”
“I am deeply troubled by the kidnapping of Hon. Wale Oriade,” he wrote. “I strongly call on all security agencies to act decisively and deploy every necessary resource to ensure his immediate and safe rescue.”
He appealed for calm among APC members, urging them to remain patient as security agencies intensify efforts to secure Oriade’s release.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult period. Oyo State must not be surrendered to criminals. We must strengthen our security architecture, improve intelligence sharing, and protect every citizen. May Almighty Allah safeguard Hon. Oriade and return him home safely,” he said.
A relative of the victim, Adebayo Hammed, also confirmed the incident to Peoples Gazette. According to him, Oriade was abducted on Wednesday around 7:00 p.m. along Akala Expressway in Ibadan.
“All police departments, including the DSS and the anti-kidnapping unit, are aware,” he said.
The Oyo State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Source: Amb Saheed Adewale Oriade