Gunmen kidnap Edo PDP Chairman Aziegbemi after meeting with Gov Obaseki
Gunmen have kidnapped Tony Aziegbemi, the Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), shortly after a meeting with Governor Godwin Obaseki in Benin City.
The abduction, which occurred on Friday, has been confirmed by the Edo State Government, although the state police authorities are yet to comment on the incident.
According to the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Hon. Chris Nehikhare, the state government is actively working with security agencies to secure Aziegbemi’s safe release. Nehikhare described the abduction as unfortunate and assured that all necessary measures are being taken to address the situation.
“The Government is working closely with security agencies to ensure his safe release and return to his family,” the statement read.
“We have also increased surveillance and beefed-up security measures across the State to ensure that these criminal activities are quelled and culprits are brought to justice.”
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The commissioner called on residents of the state to go about “their lawful businesses without fear and urge them to call the State emergency numbers 112 or 739 to report all suspicious persons or activities within their environs.”
He also reassured them of the commitment of the Edo State Government to protect the lives and property of residents, adding that no resources will be spared in “ensuring that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.”
When contacted, the spokesman of the Edo State Police Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, said the Command would soon issue a statement on the incident.
He, however, failed to confirm or debunk the kidnap.
