APC Lawmaker Saheed Adewale Oriade Kidnapped In Ibadan
Saheed Adewale Oriade, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been abducted in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The lawmaker was reportedly kidnapped around 7 p.m. on Wednesday when three armed men forced him into a blue vehicle and drove off in an unknown direction, taking his mobile phone in the process. Confirming the incident, APC chieftain and former House of Assembly candidate for Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1, Hon. Tolani Adigun, described the abduction as “unacceptable” and a stark reminder of the worsening insecurity in the state and the nation at large. In a statement, Tolani called on security agencies at both state and federal levels to act swiftly, deploy all available resources, and ensure the safe release of Oriade. She stressed the need to strengthen Oyo State’s security framework, improve intelligence sharing, and safeguard the lives and property of residents. “My thoughts and prayers are with Hon. Oriade’s family during this difficult time,” she said, urging calm among residents and party members while security operatives intensify efforts to rescue him. Tolani reiterated that criminal activities must not be allowed to take root in the state, insisting that Oyo State “must not be surrendered to criminals,” and prayed for Oriade’s safe return.