The Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Tony Aziegbemi has regained freedom from his abductors after 11 days.
Aziegbemi, who was kidnapped by a gang of gunmen near his house in Benin, 11 days ago, was reportedly set free by his abductors in the early hours of today (Tuesday, 26 March).
Sources said he arrived at his GRA residence at about 3 am to the waiting arms of his family members and close friends.
Speaking on his mobile phone early this morning, the Edo PDP chairman said that he was happy to be back home with his family.
“I am back home with my family. I am fine. I am just trying to rest and will talk to you later,” he told a journalist.
Meanwhile, a statement signed by Clem Aziegbemi, 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
