Police arrest two more suspects over Ekiti council boss abduction

Ekiti State Police have apprehended two additional suspects in connection with the abduction and assault of Rufus Olorunfemi, the Chairman of Ikere-West Local Council Development Area, and Funso Ajayi. This development brings the total number of arrests in the case to five, following the initial apprehension of three suspects.

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two suspects, one Daramola Sehinde and Oluyede Dapo, were arrested on the 6th of June, 2026, by the Command Violent Crime Response Unit in addition to the three suspects arrested on June 4th 2026.

The newly arrested individuals, Daramola Sehinde and Oluyede Dapo, were taken into custody on June 6, 2026, by the Command's Violent Crime Response Unit. They are being investigated for alleged conspiracy, abduction, and assault occasioning harm. The police stated that thorough investigations will be conducted, and the suspects will face charges in court. Efforts are also underway to locate and arrest other individuals implicated in the crime.

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The suspects arrested will be objectively and thoroughly investigated and charged in court, while efforts are underway to arrest other suspects mentioned in connection with the crime.

In a separate but related matter, the Ekiti State Police Command addressed allegations made by the People’s Democratic Party's deputy governorship candidate, Ayodeji Ogunsakin. Ogunsakin had accused the police, specifically the Rapid Response Squad Unit, of intimidating, harassing, and illegally arresting members of his party in the lead-up to the election. The police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu, firmly denied these claims, asserting that no illegal arrests were made and that no political party members were unjustifiably targeted.

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The Command wishes to state clearly that no illegal arrest was made and no arrest was unjustifiably targeted at any political party member for any political reason as alleged.

Abutu reiterated the command's commitment to justice, professionalism, and the rule of law. He stated that the police would not be deterred by propaganda or political maneuvers from fulfilling their duty of maintaining law and order. The State Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, urged all citizens to be law-abiding, avoid spreading false narratives, and remain security-conscious, assuring that the command would not engage in unlawful detentions or intimidation.

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The Command under his watch would never engage in unlawful arrests, detentions and/or intimidation of citizens.