The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi who was kidnapped 11 days ago has regained freedom.
A family source claimed Aziegbemi’s abductors demanded N500 million naira but it was unclear if any ransom was paid for his release.
Recall VeonewsNg had reported how Aziegbemi was kidnapped by 11pm near his residence off Country Home Road Government Reservation Area (GRA) Benin after attending a political meeting at Government House in the state capital on Friday, March 15, 2024.
Confirming his release, Clem Aziegbemi, in a statement on behalf of the Aziegbemi’s family, thanked the general public for the show of love and solidarity to the family throughout the unfortunate incident.
“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.
