His release was confirmed on Thursday by the spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who announced the development in a post on his verified Facebook page.

The Osun State Police Command has released the Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, less than 24 hours after he was arrested during a police raid on his residence in Osogbo.

His release was confirmed on Thursday by the spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who announced the development in a post on his verified Facebook page.

Olajengbesi thanked the Inspector-General of Police and the Osun State Commissioner of Police for what he described as responding to public pressure over the SSG's detention.

"We sincerely appreciate the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, for listening to the voice of reason despite pressure and for responding to the people's demand regarding the unlawful arrest of the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Igbalaye Teslim.