Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, the Secretary to Osun State Government, has been released from police custody, the state Police Command disclosed.
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Abiodun Ojelabi, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who confirmed the release on Thursday, said: “The SSG has been released.”
Abiodun Ojelabi, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who confirmed the release on Thursday, said: “The SSG has been released.”
Reacting, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the spokesperson of The Imole Campaign Council (TICC), in a statement, expressed appreciation to Tunji Disu, the Inspector-General of Police and Ibrahim Gotan, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, for listening to the voice of the people.
According to the statement, “We sincerely appreciate the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, for listening to the voice of reason despite pressure and for responding to the people’s demand regarding the unlawful arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Igbalaye Teslim.
“The Nigerian Police Force best serves the nation when it stands against oppression and upholds justice and the rule of law.
“Welcome back, Chief Igbalaye Teslim. Your courage and sacrifice for the people of Osun State will not be forgotten.”
Igbalaye was arrested following a police operation at his residence, which the police said was based on intelligence. The command had said six persons were arrested during the operation, while exhibits were recovered. ####
