By Adeola Badru
IBADAN — The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that a traditional ruler in Oriire Local Government Area was invited for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation into the abduction of teachers and schoolchildren in the area.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, described the reports as false, misleading and unfounded, insisting that the traditional ruler, High Chief Tajudeen Abioye, the Elesinele of Esinele, had not been invited by the police over the incident.
“The Command wishes to categorically state that this report is false, unfounded and misleading. At no time was the said traditional ruler invited for questioning in relation to the ongoing investigation,” Ayanlade said.
The police spokesperson alleged that the publication was part of a deliberate attempt by criminal elements to spread misinformation, create division and undermine ongoing security operations aimed at securing the release of the abducted victims and bringing those responsible to justice.
