Mrs. Grace Ogunleye, the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was arrested and is facing police arraignment for allegedly faking her own kidnapping.The incident unfolded with the following verified timeline and details:The Incident: On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, her vehicle was discovered abandoned along the Ipere–Iludun Ekiti Road, leading to widespread reports that she had been abducted by gunmen.The “Rescue”: On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Ekiti State Police Command (led by Commissioner of Police Falade Adegoroye Michael) announced that she had been rescued unhurt following a joint operation by the military, police, and local security.The Arrest: Following her “rescue,” preliminary investigations by security agencies reportedly revealed she orchestrated the kidnapping herself. Reports indicate the plot was allegedly linked to a financial dispute or her inability to deliver on promises made to a politician.
