Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Philip Aivoji, has been kidnapped.
A source said he was abducted on Thursday around Ogere, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway while returning from PDP South-West Zonal meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The source disclosed that the kidnappers had already contacted some family and party members, demanding for N200 million ransom.
It is not clear if he is the only one abducted but the source said another person, who escaped from the scene, is already receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
It was learned that security agents are already on the trail of the abductors.
Another member of the Lagos State PDP Exco who was said to have escaped is presently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
The State PDP Publicity Secretary, Hon. Hakeem Amode confirmed the abduction in a statement on Friday.
The statement reads: “It is disheartening that kidnapping has become a prevalent issue in our country, and the government’s inability to address this menace is deeply concerning.
“The abduction of Aivoji underscores the pressing need for decisive actions from the government and stakeholders to eradicate this menace. Aivoji’s abduction was a violent incident, and his current whereabouts or any communication from the abductors remain unknown.
“We implore the governments of Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos States, alongside security agencies, to expedite efforts and secure his safe return to his family and well-wishers.
“We firmly believe that, with increased efforts from security agencies, Aivoji can be rescued from these criminals, and we call on the public to support initiatives aimed at ending this threat to innocent lives.”
