Mr Edafe said the suspect, who had been on the command’s wanted list, was sighted on a motorcycle in the Okwukoko community.
The priest urged politicians and their supporters to respect ‘sacred lines’ and campaign without hate.
Security personnel were at the scene on Tuesday morning to cordon off the place and prevent hoodlums from looting and perpetrating other crimes in the area.
The minister said crude oil theft had impacted negatively on Nigeria’s foreign exchange inflow.
Over 28,000 persons applied for the job, out of which about 8,000 were shortlisted for interviews.
The kidnappers were nabbed at about 8:00 a.m., within the neighbourhood of Urhobo College on Effurun/Sapele road.
Mr Ogboru picked the party’s ticket via an affirmation vote at the primary election.
The forum called for the review of the Petroleum Refining Regulations of 1974 and other relevant laws to accommodate the establishment of artisanal refineries.
