A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Wale Oriade, has been reportedly kidnapped by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. According to reports, Oriade was whisked away by unknown gunmen while leaving his office located at the Akala Expressway area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, around 7pm on Wednesday, December 3. Confirming the incident to newsmen, a former Senate Leader and 2023 APC governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin, expressed shock over the sad incident. I am deeply troubled by the kidnapping of Hon. Wale Oriade. This incident is unacceptable and a painful reminder of the growing insecurity confronting our dear nation Folarin said He called on all security agencies to act decisively and deploy every necessary resource to ensure his immediate and safe rescue. Senator Folarin extended his thoughts and prayers to the abducted politicians family and appealed for calm among party members and residents as security operatives intensify efforts. Oyo State must not be surrendered to criminals. We must strengthen our security architecture, improve intelligence sharing, and protect every citizen. May Almighty Allah safeguard Hon. Oriade and return him home safely, he said
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