The Osun State Police Command has released the Secretary to the State Government, SSG Mr Teslim Igbalaye, from its custody.
Recall that Igbalaye was arrested along with five others for allegedly committing vote-buying-related offences, as the police recovered Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs, cash sums and a voters’ register from his house.
The police also identified the other suspects arrested at the residence as Abiodun Arowomole, popularly known as “Ashipa”, who was described as a wanted murder suspect on the command’s watch list, alongside Taiwo Akande, Lukman Adeyemo, Muftau Olaoye, and Musiliu Aderemi
His release was announced on Thursday by the spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, in a post shared on his verified Facebook page.
Olajengbesi expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in Osun State for what he described as responding to public calls over Igbalaiye’s detention.
“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,” he wrote.
He added that the Nigeria Police Force performs its constitutional role best when it protects justice and the rule of law.
“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 stated.
Igbalaiye and five other individuals were arrested on Wednesday after police operatives raided his residence in Osogbo
