Edo PDP Chairman Kidnapped

Mr Tony Aziegbemi, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, has been kidnapped.

He was abducted by suspected gunmen on Friday, March 15, 2024, at a spot close to his residence at the Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Benin City.

It was gathered that the abductors, operating in two Toyota Corolla cars, double-crossed the PDP chairman’s jeep at a speed bump in the area to effect the abduction.

The abducted Edo PDP boss was said to be returning home from a meeting with Governor Godwin Obaseki when the incident took place.

Explaining what transpired, Aziegbemi’s driver said, “When we left Government House and headed home at about 11p.m, I noticed the cars trailing us, so I decided to take a diversion. We never knew they were kidnappers.

“A few minutes later, the same cars appeared behind us at a speed breaker and blocked our car in the front.

“Gunmen came out of the cars, pointed guns at us and ordered the chairman to enter their car, and they took him away.’’

The driver added that other gang members took over the chairman’s jeep and abandoned it on Sapele Road.

Meanwhile, the Edo State Police spokesman, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, has confirmed the abduction.

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