Hon. Oyewole Aderemi has alleged that he narrowly escaped a suspected kidnapping attempt at his residence in Idanre, describing the incident as a coordinated attack by individuals posing as police officers.
According to a statement made available to journalists, the incident occurred earlier today when about 17 armed men reportedly stormed his residence. The assailants, who allegedly claimed to be operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), arrived in large numbers and began harassing security personnel and members of his household.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the men fired gunshots at the doors of the residence while attempting to gain entry. Unable to locate Hon. Aderemi, the attackers reportedly turned their attention to his wife, subjecting her to intimidation and harassment. Sources also claimed that the suspects were overheard expressing frustration among themselves over the failed operation.
Preliminary inquiries conducted after the incident have raised doubts about the identity of the attackers. It was gathered that the individuals did not properly register their presence at the Idanre Police Station, as required of official operatives. Further verification through a direct call to the IRT office in Abuja reportedly confirmed that no personnel were deployed to Idanre for any operation, reinforcing suspicions that the attackers were impersonators.
Reacting to the development, Hon. Aderemi called on security agencies to urgently investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. He also used the opportunity to express concerns over his safety, stating that any harm that may come to him should be attributed to his political rivals, stressing that politics should not be treated as a “do-or-die affair.”
He further urged the Commissioner of Police to take immediate action, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation to uncover those behind the attack and prevent future occurrences.
As of the time of filing this report, security authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
