The Abducted Bishop of Jebba Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev Aderogba Adeyinka, his wife and driver, who were kidnapped on along Oyo-Ogbomosho Expressway Sunday have been rescued.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, the trio regained their freedom around 6.20pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
The statement read in part:
“The Abducted Bishop Rt. Rev Aderogba Adeyinka of Jebba Anglican Diocese regained his freedom unhurt alongside his wife and driver around 1820HRS today, Tuesday 14/06/2022.
“The Clergyman in the company of his Wife and Driver were abducted on Sunday 12/06/2022 at about 2100HRS after the victim’s vehicle developed mechanical fault while travelling from Yewa,Ogun State to Jebba, Kwara State enroute an isolated area along New Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway.
“The Massive deployment of Police personnel for the operation to rescue the victims and the domination of the entire area by the Police Tactical teams pressurized the abductors in freeing the victims.
“Investigation is ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime and bring them to justice”.
E-Signed
SP. ADEWALE OSIFESO Anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER
