Breaking… Ex-SGF, Falae regains freedom (Updated)

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Chief Olu Falae who was kidnapped from his farm in Akure Ondo State on Monday, has been released.

Inspector General Of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase, who is on ground in Akure to coordinate rescue operations just confirmed the safe rescue of Chief Falae.

The operation that led to the release of Chief Falae on Thursday was personally led by Mr Arase,.

The police boss was said to have used a surveillance helicopter, with which he was able to track the abductors.

Falae was rescued from a forestry reserve at Ifon area in Ose Local government area of Ondo state, a government official said. He was later brought to the Government House for a shot rest.

Ripples could not confirm whether any ransom was paid for his release.

One of the family members who did not want his name mentioned said if the police had nabbed the culprits; it would have been a landmark achievement for the Nigeria police.

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A police statement released by ACP Olabisi Kolawole, acting Force Public Relations Officer said “The rescue of Chief Olu Falae from his captives on September 24th, 2015 was made possible as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, coordinated both aerial and land operations to ensure the freedom of the former presidential candidate of the SDP.

“The operation which started in the early hours of the aforementioned date, combed every nook and cranny of Ondo state till success was achieved in Owo.

“Speaking in Owo while re-uniting Chief Olu Falae with his family, the Inspector-General of Police said; those who think Nigeria is lawless should have a rethink as the Nigeria Police Force and other sister agencies are everywhere to deal decisively with those miscreants who intend to test the capabilities of the Force.

“He further said that the Former Secretary to the Federal Government is hale and hearty meanwhile, the Nigeria Police promised to leave no stone unturned till the perpetrators of the dastardly act are brought to book” .

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