The Secretary to the Government of Osun State, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, has been released from police custody.
The Police had in a statement announced his arrest, alongside five others, for being in possession of Permanent Voters Cards and over four million naira, ostensibly for alleged vote buying.
Confirming his release in a statement in Osogbo, the spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council (TICC), Mr. Pelumi Olajengbesi, expressed the council’s appreciation to the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
“We sincerely appreciate the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, for listening to the voice of reason despite the pressure and for responding to the people’s demand regarding the unlawful arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Teslim Igbalaye.
“The Nigeria Police Force best serves the nation when it stands against oppression and upholds justice and the rule of law.
“Welcome back, Chief Teslim Igbalaye. Your courage and sacrifice for the people of Osun State will not be forgotten,” Olajengbesi said.
