Oorelope Local Council Chairman Debunks Rumors of Kidnapped Victims’ Release in Igboho
IGBOHO— The leadership of Oorelope Local Government Area has officially refuted widespread social media reports and claims suggesting that the victims of the recent kidnapping incident in the Igboho axis have regained their freedom.
In a press statement issued on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Executive Chairman of the local government, Hon. Jacob Oluwale Ogundiran, categorically described the circulating reports as “false and misleading.”
The formal rebuttal directly contradicts celebratory reports that flooded social media channels on Saturday, which claimed the hostages had been abruptly released following a highly publicized two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo (popularly known as Sunday Igboho).
According to the local council chief, the victims remain in captivity, and official rescue operations are very much ongoing.
“The kidnapped victims are yet to regain their freedom,” the Chairman’s official statement read. “We urge members of the public to disregard any information suggesting otherwise unless it emanates from official and credible sources.”
Hon. Ogundiran explained that security forces at both the state and local government levels are currently locked in close tactical collaboration, deploying all necessary operational resources to track down the kidnappers deep within the forest reserves and secure the safe return of the captives.
The local government boss expressed his profound appreciation to the various security formations, grassroots community leaders, and concerned citizens who have continuously provided intelligence, logistics, and prayers during this security crisis.
While appealing to the residents of Igboho and neighboring communities across the Old Irepo federal constituency to remain calm, vigilant, and peaceful, the council chairman reiterated that the protection of lives and property remains the absolute priority of his administration.
The council promised that no stone would be left unturned by the legitimate security forces until the victims are successfully rescued and safely reunited with their families.
The security situation along the volatile Igboho-Igbeti-Kishi axis remains highly sensitive, with state authorities heavily discouraging unauthorized actors from spreading unverified info that could potentially compromise ongoing operations or ignite fresh communal tensions.
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