Tony Aziegbemi, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, has been freed by his captors after an 11-day ordeal.
According to a report by DAILY POST, Aziegbemi was abducted by armed individuals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11 pm, just as he returned home from a meeting with Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
The abductors had initially demanded a ransom of N500 million for his release. Senator Odion Ugbesia confirmed Aziegbemi’s release, stating, “Yes, I just spoke to him, it is true. To God be the glory.”
In the meantime, a statement issued by Clem Aziegbemi, representing the Aziegbemi family, expressed gratitude to the public for their support and solidarity throughout the distressing incident.
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“As a member of the Aziegbemi family, we say thank you all for your great show of love and solidarity with us all through the period of the unfortunate and ugly abduction of our beloved son, brother, cousin, and leader, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, for his unhurt release.
“Thank you, all…. We are most grateful for all your valuable contributions through prayers and steadfastness,” he said.
