Osun Police Release SSG, Igbalaiye

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaiye.

CityMirrorNews had earlier reported that Igbalaiye and five others were arrested and detained by the state police command after a raid on his residence in Osogbo on Wednesday, July 29

Confirming his arrest, the State Command said among those arrested at the SSG’s residence was a suspect on the police watchlist in connection with criminal offences, Oladele Abiodun.

However, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, the group leading the re-election campaign of Governor Ademola Adeleke, announced that Igbalaiye has been released.

“We sincerely appreciate the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, for listening to the voice of reason despite pressure and for responding to the people’s demand regarding the unlawful arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Igbalaye Teslim.

“The Nigerian Police Force best serves the nation when it stands against oppression and upholds justice and the rule of law. Welcome back, Chief Igbalaye Teslim.

“Your courage and sacrifice for the people of Osun State will not be forgotten. Our SSG is out, back and solid,” Olajengbesi wrote.

The spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, also confirmed the release to journalists in Osogbo.