Wale Oriade, a well-known leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was kidnapped by gunmen on Wednesday night in Ibadan.
The abduction took place on December 3, 2025, at approximately 7:06 p.m. in the PJ Square Shopping Complex, where Oriade has an office, next to the NNPC station in the Elewure, Iyana Ajanla, Akala Express, and New Garage neighbourhood of the capital of Oyo State.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers arrived in a blue Micra with two occupants: a driver and an armed assailant.
Oriade was allegedly violently taken by the gunman, who then loaded him into the waiting car and drove off.
Residents and those in the state’s political circles are more anxious as a result of the operation’s quick and well-planned execution.
As at the time this report was submitted, neither Oriade’s family nor his associates had been notified after he was taken to an undisclosed location. There has been no demand for a ransom.
The party however acknowledged the kidnapping and demanded immediate action from the Nigeria Police Force in a statement co-signed by State Youth Leader John Aremu and APC Oyo South Senatorial Chairman Mojeed Olaoya.
The party further urged security agencies to launch an immediate, intelligence-led rescue mission to secure Oriade’s safe release.
“A timely rescue will not only bring relief to Oriade’s family but also reassure the people of Oyo State that the Police Command remains proactive and committed to the protection of lives and property,” the statement read.
The Oyo APC also acknowledged the ongoing efforts of the Police Command to maintain public order and appealed for increased vigilance during this critical period.
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