Police arrest three over abduction, assault of Ekiti council boss

The Police Command in Ekiti State has apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in the conspiracy, abduction, and assault of Rufus Olorunfemi, the chairman of Ikere-West Local Council Development Area, and one Funso Ajayi. The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Michael Falade, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

According to a statement released on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, preliminary findings indicate that on June 3, 2026, around 9 p.m., three Hilux vehicles carrying armed men in camouflage uniforms intercepted the LCDA chairman and Funso Ajayi along Anoye Street in Ikere Ekiti. The two individuals were subsequently whisked away.

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Three suspects have been apprehended in connection with the incident and are currently being investigated.

Abutu further stated that the council boss and Ajayi were taken to the compound of a prominent politician, where they were subjected to severe assault before being released. "Three suspects have been apprehended in connection with the incident and are currently being investigated," Abutu confirmed. Efforts are underway to arrest other individuals believed to be at large, and the apprehended suspects will face charges in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

The PPRO assured that no stone would be left unturned in resolving the case. He issued a stern warning to citizens, particularly political party loyalists, against taking the law into their own hands and inciting violence. Abutu emphasized the Command's commitment to ensuring safety, justice, fairness, the rule of law, professionalism, and respect for the rights of all citizens.

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The Command will continue to ensure safety and justice for all, fairness and rule of law, professionalism and respect for the rights of all citizens.