Police Speaks On Sunday Igboho’s Role In Oyo Kidnap Victims’ Release
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed claims that Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, played any role in the alleged release of kidnapped victims in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of the state.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the command said there was no official confirmation that the victims had been rescued, adding that no evidence linked Igboho to any rescue operation.
The controversy followed viral videos and social media reports claiming that the victims regained freedom shortly after Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to suspected kidnappers.
The victims were said to include a woman, her children and a sibling.
“The Nigeria Police Force has officially debunked claims that the hostages have been safely released,” the command said.
It added that the Oyo State Commissioner of Police had not confirmed Igboho’s involvement in any operation.
Igboho had, in viral videos, accused criminal elements of turning the area into a kidnapping hotspot and warned those allegedly shielding the perpetrators.
The abduction reportedly followed a midnight attack, after which the kidnappers demanded ₦300m before allegedly reducing the ransom to ₦150 million.
Tension also rose over claims that a pregnant woman and a ransom courier were killed during the incident.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, described the circulating reports as “unsubstantiated” and urged the public to await verified information
