Osun State SSG Teslim Igbalaye released from police custody

The Secretary to the State Government of Osun State, Teslim Igbalaye, was released from police custody on July 30, 2026, less than two days after his arrest during a raid on his residence in Osogbo. The Osun State Police Command and the Imole Campaign Council, which coordinates Governor Ademola Adeleke's reelection bid, confirmed his release.

Igbalaye and five other individuals were arrested on July 29 after police officers conducted an operation at his home. The police stated the raid was based on credible intelligence indicating that suspected criminals were hiding at the location. During the search, officers recovered 4,810,500 in cash, two Permanent Voter Cards, a voter register covering Wards 1 to 15, a Dynabook laptop, a photocopying machine, and a printer.

Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi said the recovered items have been secured for forensic examination and further investigation. He stated that the discovery of cash and voter-related documents raised concerns about possible electoral offences, including voter bribery under Section 121 of the Electoral Act 2022, criminal conspiracy, and harbouring a wanted suspect. One of the individuals arrested, Oladele Abiodun, was...