The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged self-kidnap case involving Shakiru Babatunde, a Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The party made the demand in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and signed by its Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi.
The APC alleged that the incident was part of an attempt to create tension in the state and blackmail the Federal Government.
The party also alleged that some officials of the state government had made efforts to prevent the matter from becoming public after Babatunde was reportedly arrested by police officers attached to the Dugbe Division in Osogbo.
The APC urged the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim D. Zungura, to give the matter particular attention and ensure that the case is properly investigated.
According to the party, the police should establish the facts of the matter and determine whether other persons were involved.
The APC further alleged that some officials had attempted to shift responsibility for the incident to the opposition party and use it to create public anger against the APC.
It described such an alleged move as dangerous to peaceful political relations in the state.
The party also linked the matter to broader political tensions ahead of the 2027 political season, alleging that the incident was intended to create a negative impression of the Federal Government and the APC.
However, these claims remain allegations by the opposition party and have not been independently established in the material provided.
The APC maintained that any person found to have committed an offence should face the law, regardless of political affiliation or position.
The party also called on the police to ensure that the case was not abandoned or handled in a way that would prevent the public from knowing the outcome of the investigation.
“We are appealing to the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim D. Zungura, to pay particular attention to this case to serve as a deterrent to future criminal acts,” the party stated.
The development has raised questions about the need for transparency whenever allegations involving public officials and security matters arise.
As of the time of the statement, the APC was demanding a formal investigation and appropriate action based on the findings of the police.
The party said the investigation should be allowed to establish the facts and ensure that anyone found culpable is dealt with according to the law.
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