There was widespread shock and outrage on Wednesday following the abduction of Hon. Moruf Musa, a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, who was reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday evening at Ibiade in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state.
Hon. Musa was said to have been abducted from his residence while observing Muslim prayers, a development that has heightened concerns over security and the sanctity of places of worship in the state.
Reacting to the incident, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency, Hon. Folorunsho Joseph Adegbesan, described the abduction as shocking, cruel and unacceptable.
In a strongly worded statement, Adegbesan condemned the act in the strongest terms, stressing that the violation of both human life and religious worship was deeply disturbing.
“This cruel and criminal act is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms. An attack on one of us is an attack on all,” he said.
The lawmaker expressed solidarity with the family of the abducted former legislator, as well as the people of Ibiade, Ogun Waterside, and the entire Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency, assuring them of his support during the trying period.
Adegbesan described Hon. Musa as a committed and humble public servant whose service to Ogun State remains commendable, noting that his abduction represents a collective loss and an issue of urgent public concern.
He commended the Ogun State Police Command for its prompt response to the incident and urged security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe and immediate release of the former lawmaker.
“I will continue to work with relevant authorities and community leaders until he returns home safely,” Adegbesan pledged.
The federal lawmaker also called on residents of the area to remain calm and vigilant, while cooperating fully with security agencies. He cautioned against the spread of unverified information that could heighten tension or undermine rescue efforts.
Offering prayers for the victim, Adegbesan expressed hope that Hon. Musa would soon be reunited with his family, stressing that criminality must not be allowed to thrive in society.
“Kidnapping has no place in our society. Justice will prevail. He will come home safely,” he said.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies were said to be working round the clock to track down the perpetrators and ensure the safe return of the former lawmaker.
