Ex-Minister’s Son Regains Freedom

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Following concerted efforts by men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS), less than 24 hours after his abduction, the son of Nigeria's former Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has been released. Confirming his release, the Oyo State Police Command, disclosed that Mr Dayo Adewole, who was allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday about 6 pm at gunpoint in his farm in Iroko, Akinyele Local Government Area of the state has released unconditionally.

 

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, SP Olugbega Fadeyi, stressed that the police were in serious chase of the suspected kidnappers.

He also said that the team, led by the Area Commander, Moniya, gave the chase and the vehicle allegedly used for the kidnap of Dayo was recovered in a bush.