Two senior officials of the Oke Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department, and Alhaji Musibau Amuda, Director of Personnel Management, have regained their freedom after being abducted by unknown gunmen.
This was made known on Monday in an official statement signed by the Executive Chairman of Oke Ero Local Government, Hon. James Abiodun Fadipe.
Expressing immense relief and gratitude, Fadipe described the safe return of the officials as “the Lord’s doing,” thanking God and all those who supported the local government during the harrowing ordeal.
The statement titled, ‘Appreciation and Gratitude Message,’ read, “On behalf of the Executive Chairman of Oke Ero Local Government, Hon. James Abiodun Fadipe, we extend our heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude to the Almighty God for His mercy and protection over our dear Director of Personnel Management, Alhaji Musibau Amuda, and the Local Government Legal Officer, Barrister Omoladun Elizabeth Arinde, who have safely returned to us in good health. This is indeed the Lord’s doing, and we are filled with joy and thanksgiving.
“We are deeply grateful to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman CON, and the leadership of ALGON for their steadfast support during this challenging period.”
“We also express our profound thanks to religious leaders, traditional rulers, security operatives, political leaders, party men and women, DPM and LGT forums, and all well-wishers who stood by us in prayer, encouragement, and action,” he said.
“May the Almighty God continue to bless you all abundantly. We remain committed to working together for the continued peace, progress, and development of our local government.
“In this moment of joy, we offer prayers for continued protection and success for all. May God grant us peace, unity, and progress as we continue to serve our people. Once again, thank you all for your invaluable support,” Fadipe added.
Previously, Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero Local Government in Kwara State, had been kidnapped by gunmen.
According to a statement from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and signed by S.M.H. Kosemani Esq, the Chairman NBA, Ilorin Branch, Barrister Arinde was abducted on Friday, April 25, 2025, while travelling from Oke Ero Local Government Area to Ilorin, alongside the Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPM) of the Local Government.
“We are deeply concerned to inform you that Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero Local Government in Kwara State, has been kidnapped,” the NBA statement said.