Gunmen Abduct Lagos PDP Chairman, Demand N200m

The Lagos State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Aivoji, has reportedly been abducted by unknown gunmen.

It was gathered that Aivoji was abducted on Thursday, in Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, alongside other party members who were with him while returning from PDP’s Stakeholders’ Zonal Caucus Meeting, hosted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde in Ibadan.

According to The Punch, the abductors are demanding N200 million for the release of the party leaders.

Confirming the incident in a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Hakeem Amode, expressed sadness over the government failure to address the menace of kidnapping in the country.

He called on the governments of Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos states to work with security agencies to secure the release of Aivoji.

“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,” Amode said.

“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,” he added.