A group in the riverine area of Ondo State, Ilaje Solidarity Forum [ISF] yesterday praised President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police [IGP], Mr. Solomon Arase, for ensuring the rescue of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation [SFG], Chief Olu Falae, from his abductors.
Falae, who was kidnapped last Monday at his farm in Ilado in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State, was rescued by a team of police men led by Arase.
In a statement issued and signed by its Chairman, Mr. Segun Enikanlogbon, ISF said Falae’s rescue has put to shame those who have politicized the kidnapping case.
“When Falae was kidnapped, we were surprised to see those who claimed to be his friends and political associates, playing politics with the life of Falae rather than join his family and indigines of Akure in prayers for the return of Falae.
“Some of them were already blaming the president as he was the one who ordered for Falae’s kidnap. The directive of Buhari to the I.G has already put those evil wishers to shame and Nigerians are now aware of those who are against the fight of Buhari’s administration on insecurity” the group said.
However, the ISF urged the president to continue on his mission in reducing crime in the country, particularly in the Niger Delta region. ISF, particularly praised Buhari on the appointment of Brigadier General Paul Boroh [Rtd] as the Coordinator of Amnesty programme, saying his appointment has justified the developmental vision Buhari has for the people of the oil producing communities.
“We are very optimistic that the programme under your supervision would bring the desired development in the region because oil production had wreaked havoc on Niger Delta lands in form of environmental degradation, lost earnings by fishermen and farmers as a result of oil spill on rivers and waterways as well as health hazard on citizens in the region,” the group said.