Gunmen Abduct Ekiti LG Vice-Chairman Grace Ogunleye

Grace Ogunleye, the vice-chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, has been kidnapped by gunmen along the Ipere–Iludun road in Ekiti State.

It was gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday while she was returning from an official assignment.

Her vehicle was later found abandoned by the roadside, creating fear over her safety and whereabouts.

Attempts to contact Ogunleye after the incident were unsuccessful because her phone was reportedly switched off.

According to reports, she had visited the Ilejemeje Local Government Secretariat earlier in the day before travelling towards Ido Ekiti when the gunmen allegedly stopped her vehicle and took her away.

The development was confirmed by Falade Sunday, director of information and civic orientation for Ilejemeje LGA, who said security agencies were immediately informed and rescue efforts had begun.

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The spokesperson of the Ekiti state police command Sunday Abutu also confirmed the kidnapping.

However, in a statement, the police announced that Ogunleye had been rescued safely following a joint security operation.

“One Mrs Ogunleye Grace, the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, who was allegedly kidnapped on 20th May, 2026 by yet to be identified hoodlums has been rescued unhurt,” the statement reads.

“The breakthrough came as a result of a joint operation by the Police, the Military and other security agencies as well as the local security personnel, who embarked on a rescue mission and mounted pressure on the hoodlums.”

The statement added that Falade Adegoroye Michael, the commissioner of police in Ekiti, had ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.

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