{"id":6750,"date":"2026-06-05T11:14:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=6750"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:14:03","slug":"police-arrest-three-over-alleged-abduction-assault-of-ekiti-lcda-chairman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/police-arrest-three-over-alleged-abduction-assault-of-ekiti-lcda-chairman\/","title":{"rendered":"Police arrest three over alleged abduction, assault of Ekiti LCDA chairman"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the alleged conspiracy and abduction of Ekiti West Local Council Development Area Chairman, Rufus Ige Olorunfemi and one Funso Ajayi.<br \/><br \/>This was contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the Command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu.<br \/><br \/>The statement reads, \u201cThe Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP FALADE ADEGOROYE MICHEAL, has ordered a thorough investigation into the alleged conspiracy, abduction and assault of Ikere-West LCDA Chairman, Rufus Ige Olorunfemi and one Funso Ajayi by some suspected hoodlums.<br \/><br \/>\u201cPreliminary investigation revealed that on 3rd June, 2026 at about 21:00hrs, three Hilux vehicles loaded with armed men in camouflage Uniform allegedly accosted the LCDA Chairman along Anoye Street, Ikere-Ekiti, and one Funso Ajayi, whisked them away to the compound of the forthcoming June 20 gubernatorial Candidate of the People Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Wole Oluyede, where there were seriously assaulted before setting them free.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThree suspects have been apprehended in connection with the incident and are currently being investigated, while effort is ongoing to arrest others who are presently at large. They will be charged to court immediately after the investigation is concluded.<br \/><br \/>The CP, while calling for calm, pledged that no stone will be left unturned on the incident, warning citizens especially political party loyalists against taking laws into their hands and inciting violence in society.<br \/><br \/>\u201cThe Command will continue to ensure safety and justice for all, fairness and rule of law, professionalism and respect for the rights of all citizens\u201d.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the alleged conspiracy and abduction of Ekiti West Local Council Development Area Chairman, Rufus Ige Olorunfemi and one Funso Ajayi. This was contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the Command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu. 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