Police confirm release of kidnapped Ekiti State APC Chairman, others 

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the release of the abducted Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the State, Mr. Paul Omotosho and two others kidnapped with him. 

Recall that Mr. Omotosho was kidnapped last week at the Agbado Ekiti axis after unknown hoodlums shot at the tyre of his car before dragging him and two others into a waiting Hilux van.

In a statement by the Ekiti State Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sunday Abutu on Thursday morning, the regained APC Chairman and others have been reunited with their families. 

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According to DSP Abutu, the release was possible through the combined efforts of the Police, other agencies, local security outfits, and the family members as well as the state government. 

DSP Abutu added that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and are supplying useful information that could lead to the arrest of the prime suspects. 

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While appreciating the good-spirited members of the public for their concern and relentless support, the Command implores citizens to be security conscious, vigilant and ensure the prompt reportage of any suspicious person or group of persons observed in their locality to the nearest Police Station.