Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, on Friday, kidnapped the chairman of the Edo State Folks Democratic Get together, Tony Aziegbemi, at about 11 pm on Idaro Avenue, off Nation Residence Highway, Benin Metropolis.
Aziegbemi was stated to have left a gathering on the authorities home and was going dwelling in his car when was kidnapped within the presence of his driver who was trying to climb a velocity breaker.
The motive force who narrated how his boss was kidnapped stated, “After we left the federal government’s home and heading dwelling at about 11 pm, I observed a automotive trailing us, so I made a decision to take one other diversion. We by no means knew they have been kidnappers.
“A couple of minutes later, the identical vehicles appeared behind us at a velocity breaker and blocked our automotive within the entrance and likewise behind as they prevented us from going again. Instantly the gunmen pointed weapons at us and ordered our chairman to enter their automotive and took him away, whereas additionally driving his jeep with him.”
The gunmen have been stated to have deserted Aziegbemi’s automotive alongside Sapele Highway and took him away of their vehicles.
As of the time of submitting this report, some high authorities officers and safety companies have been sighted on the spot the place Aziegbemi was kidnapped.
When contacted, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the incident however added that the case occurred underneath the New Etete Police Division.
Nwabuzor stated, “It’s confirmed. The case is within the jurisdiction of the New Etete Police Division, also referred to as Godwin Abbe Police Station, which is the place it occurred.
“The Commissioner of Police has given marching orders to the tactical groups of operatives to go after the gunmen and we pray that by the grace of God, we can rescue him unharmed.”
Aziegbemi’s kidnap got here lower than a month after the celebration performed its governorship major which produced Asue Ighodalo because the candidate of the PDP within the forthcoming September 21, 2024, state governorship election.
