The Ekiti Police Command has arrested three residents over alleged conspiracy, abduction, and assault on the chairman of Ikere-West Local Council Development Area, Rufus Olorunfemi, and a resident, Funso Ajayi.
They were apprehended during an investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police after the victims reported their ordeal to the law enforcement agency in the state.
The development comes after preliminary findings indicated that the council boss and the other person were allegedly kidnapped and taken to the home of a popular politician, where they were beaten before being set free.
Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday, stated that “preliminary investigation revealed that on 3rd June, 2026, at about 9 pm, three Hilux vehicles loaded with armed men in camouflage uniform allegedly accosted the LCDA chairman and one Funso Ajayi along Anoye Street, Ikere Ekiti, and whisked them away”.
According to Abutu, the council boss and the other person were taken to the compound of a popular politician, where they were seriously assaulted before they were set free.
He stated, “Three suspects have been apprehended in connection with the incident and are currently being investigated. While efforts are ongoing to arrest others who are at present at large, the suspects will be charged in court immediately after the investigation is concluded”.
The PPRO, who said that no stone would be left unturned in the incident, warned citizens, especially political party loyalists, against taking the law into their hands and inciting violence in society.
Abutu stated, “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”.