The new CP, while speaking during the exchange of batons, appreciated IGP Kayode Egbetokun for considering him worthy of the position.
The spokesman for the Ondo police, Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed Mr Afolabi’s redeployment in a chat with The Gazette.
Mr Afolabi said eight other people were arrested for armed robbery, cultism and stealing.
The Chairman of Ose Local Government, Clement Kolapo Ojo, confirmed the killing of the APC chairman in kidnappers’ den.
The CP said the suspects were tracked down after allegedly stealing a 2016 model Toyota Camry from the residence of one Victor Amokun in Oka-Akoko.
The CP noted that the inauguration carried out by Mr Aladeseyi did not receive legal recognition from either the local or state government.
The police chief said the operation led to the rescue of the victims, who were allegedly lured into joining a Ponzi scheme called “Quest International Company.”
The police, on Friday, arrested a 42-year-old suspected car thief, Ayodele Temitope, and recovered three stolen vehicles.
The police spokesperson urged members of the public to remain calm and allow due process in the handling of the matter.
The suspect was nabbed after a manhunt in Ore.
