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Suspected Kidnappers Of Former University VC Arrested

Two people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Prof. Adigun Agbaje, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, and a few other people.

Agbaje and a few other people were taken from the Lagos-Ibadan expressway near Guru Maharajji at about 6 p.m. on October 29. He was coming home from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago-Iwoye when bandits shot at his car and took him and others hostage.

After the kidnappers were paid a ransom, they were let go. Since then, the kidnappers have been on the run from the Oyo State Police Command.

Two people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Prof. Adigun Agbaje, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, and a few other people.

Agbaje and a few other people were taken from the Lagos-Ibadan expressway near Guru Maharajji at about 6 p.m. on October 29. He was coming home from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago-Iwoye when bandits shot at his car and took him and others hostage.

After the kidnappers were paid a ransom, they were let go. Since then, the kidnappers have been on the run from the Oyo State Police Command.

On a radio show in Ibadan, the state capital, the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Williams, said that two suspects had been arrested.

He also said that the suspects’ dresses and some cash were found in the bush where they did their business.

Williams also said that the Oyo Peace Committee was being set up and that its first meeting would be tomorrow. This was to improve community security, surveillance, and information flow (Friday).

He said that the committee is made up of well-known people and traditional leaders.

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“On December 2, the committee will get all the politicians together to sign a peace deal,” He said.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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