Authorities of the Oyo State Police Command have commenced an operation rescue into the said kidnap of a clergyman in the state.
According to the command, one Reverend Adekunle Adeluwa reported to the Command through an incidented report at Atiba Divisional Police Headquarters, Oyo town that one Bishop Right Reverend Aderogba of Jebba Diocese, Kwara State in the Company of his Wife and driver were abducted.
According to Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, preliminary investigations reveals that the Victim’s vehicle developed what seemed a mechanical fault while traveling from Yewa, Ogun State to Jebba, Kwara State enroute an isolated area along New Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway.
In his statement, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations of the Command is in Charge of the rescue operation that has commenced late Sunday.
According to the statement, all the tactical teams of the Command, Anti-Kidnapping squad, Ambush Squad, Puff Adder, Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit and Conventional Police personnel along with local hunters and vigilantes are all involved in the rescue operations.
Meanwhile, it says discreet investigation led by the State Criminal Investigation Department is simultaneously been vigorously embarked upon to ensure the victims are rescued unhurt.
He enjoining the public to report any suspicion to the nearest Police Division or formation, credible and timely information, assuring of their safety as they go about their lawful activities.