Osun SSG released from detention as TICC applauds police leadership

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, who was arrested during a police operation at his residence in Osogbo.

In a statement on Wednesday, the command said Igbalaye was arrested after operatives raided his residence in the Oroki Estate area based on intelligence, adding that six persons were arrested during the operation.

Police said exhibits recovered included N4,810,500 in cash, one Dynabook laptop, one photocopy machine, one printer, two voter cards and a voter register for Wards 1 to 15.

Reacting to the release, the Imole Campaign Council (TICC) commended the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, and the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, for what it described as their responsiveness to public demand.

In a statement by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council thanked the police leadership “for listening to the voice of reason despite pressure” and securing the release of the SSG.

The campaign council said the Nigeria Police Force serves the nation best when it stands against oppression and upholds justice and the rule of law.

“We sincerely appreciate the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, for responding to the people’s demand regarding the unlawful arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye,” the statement read.

It added that the police would continue to earn public confidence by acting with fairness, justice and respect for the rule of law.