Police Release Osun SSG Teslim Igbalaiye

The Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaiye, has been released by the Osun State Police Command.

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

Olajengbesi expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in Osun State for what he described as responding to public calls over Igbalaiye’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,” he wrote.

He added that the Nigeria Police Force performs its constitutional role best when it protects justice and the rule of law.

“The Nigerian Police Force best serves the nation when it stands against oppression and upholds justice and the rule of law. Welcome back, Chief Igbalaye Teslim. Your courage and sacrifice for the people of Osun State will not be forgotten. Our SSG is out, back and solid,” Olajengbesi stated.

Igbalaiye and five other individuals were arrested on Wednesday after police operatives raided his residence in Osogbo.