JTF nabs 2 suspected kidnappers, rescue 3 victims in Ekiti

Ado—Ekiti—The Joint Task Force, JTF, comprising combined forces of the Military, Police, Amotekun Corps and Local Hunters, said it arrested two suspected kidnappers during a joint operation at Irele-Kogi border area in Ekiti state.

The combined forces under operation Eradicate Bandit at the Borders of Rural Ajoni Communities, EBBORAC, recovered part of the N3 million collected from the victims.

Addressing newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, on Thursday, the Chairman of Ajoni LCDA, Hon. Michael Ogungbemi, disclosed that the suspects were nabbed during a joint operation inside the sprawling forest at Irele-Kogi border area.

Ogungbemi said the operation was terrific that the kidnappers hurriedly freed three victims from captivity, which provided a lead for the JTF to proceed with the combing operation of all forests in the axis.

He said, “When they knew that the operation was closing in on them, three victims in their possession  were suddenly released this afternoon. This further provided a lead for the operation.

“Part of the ransom collected from the victims were recovered and the released victims are now in the hospital receiving medical treatments.

“The JTF also succeeded in apprehending two suspects, who are now  undergoing interrogation and  investigation by the police.”

A school principal, two teachers and a nurse, were last week abducted at Irele- Ekiti, in Ajoni Local Council Development Area of Ekiti State, and taken to an unknown destination by the gunwielding abductors.

Three of the abductees were later freed upon payment of a sum of N3 million ransom, while one of them reportedly escaped from the abductors.

Similarly, the Commandant, Amotekun Corps in Ekiti State, Brig. Gen. Joe Komolafe, confirmed the arrest.

Akomolafe added that those arrested are now in the police custody, while the freed victims  have received adequate treatments in the hospital.

“I can confirm to you that two suspects arrested are being held by the police. Regarding the freed victims, they were initially taken to the hospital, but they have reunited with their respective families,” he said.

(vanguard)

Oyetola appoints 30 Permanent

On Thursday, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State approved the appointment of Permanent Secretaries to fill the existing vacancies in the State Civil Service.

Top government officials have filled the positions of Coordinating Directors of their various ministries awaiting their appointment into the position of PS.

In a memo, The Head of Service, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade, announced the appointment of the new Permanent Secretary on behalf of the state government.

But the Governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke, threatened to sack them when he takes over two days from now.

Adeleke, who spoke through his media aide, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, warned the officials that they would be fired.

Adeleke said, “We want to put on records that those who accept the appointments should be ready to leave the service whether or not their service tenure has reached statutory age. The occupants will be treated as political appointees who will automatically follow the outgoing Governor out of public service from November 28.”

(Daily Trust)