The fire on Monday reportedly destroyed eight of 84 shops in the area.
The police command in Ondo says it has rescued Ali Kolade, who was kidnapped by armed men from his residence at Ijelu quarters, Owo, in the Owo LGA.
“Afenifere unequivocally supports this decisive action, which comes after years of relentless insecurity,” a statement by the group said.
The governors of Adamawa, Anambra, Bauchi, Imo, Kwara, and Oyo have felicitated Nigerians as Christians celebrate Christmas.
Mr Lawal said the engagement was part of the inspector general of police’s directive.
The south-west zonal commander of TRACE, Adekunle Ajibade, gave the warning while speaking in Ota.
Also to be conferred with the title of “Obaloyin of Yorubaland” is Senator Abdulaziz Yari, representing Zamfara West Senatorial District.
The PRO said the command has prioritised securing approvals for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) study centres at both facilities.
The magistrate, Adebola Adeola, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N5 million each, with two sureties each in like sum.
The traffic congestion caused significant inconvenience to commuters plying the route.
