Spokesperson Imole Campaign Council, the group leading the reelection campaign of governor Ademola Adeleke, Pelumi Olajengbesi, says the Osun State Police Command has released the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, from its custody after detaining him overnight.
Olajengbesi wrote on Facebook page on Thursday: “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. Our SSG is out, back and solid.”
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The spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, also confirmed the release in a telephone conversation with journalists in Osogbo.
Recall that Igbalaye and five others were arrested and detained by the state police command after a raid on his residence in Osogbo on Wednesday.
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