By Lukman Amusa
The Ondo State Security Network also known as Amotekun Corps in collaboration with local hunters and vigilante in the area rescued the wife of the Chief of Staff to the Ondo State governor, Olugbenga Ale, who was kinapped two days ago.
The Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed the release of Mrs Ale, said it was too early to disclose how the victim was rescued since it was a security matter.
He said, “We thank God for the achievement, it was not easy. But we are are able to arrest some persons in connection with the matter.”
Adeleye also said some suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi, who was killed by some gunmen on Thursday.
“We are closing in on the hoodlums. We also arrested some persons at Elegbeka in connection with the killing of the monarch. But they are under interrogation and they are helping us with useful information,” Adeleye said.
The PREMIER NEWS had earlier reported that Mrs Ale, alongside one other person, was kidnapped on Thursday evening along the Ondo-Akure Expressway at Owena area in the Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, while travelling from Lagos to Akure..