Edo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi, has said he doesn‘t wish anyone to go through the ordeal he suffered in the hands of kidnappers.
Aziegbemi stated this on Sunday evening when the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, paid him a visit at his residence.
The gunmen kidnapped Aziegbemi close to his house on March 15 at about 11pm on Idaro Street, off Country Home Road, Benin, Edo State.
Aziegbemi was said to have left a meeting at the Government House and was going home in his vehicle when he was waylaid and kidnapped in the presence of his driver who was attempting to climb a speed breaker.
He was released after spending 11 days in the kidnappers’ den. He arrived at his home at about 3am last Tuesday to the waiting arms of family members who had kept vigil for his safety throughout his ordeal. The kidnappers were said to have asked for N500 million ransom, but it was unclear if he paid for his release.
Aziegbemi told Shaibu and members of his entourage the difficult moments he faced in the hands of his abductors.
Still shocked as a result of the ordeal, he said he would not wish anyone, even his worst enemies, to go through the ordeal he had in the kidnappers‘ den, recounting the trauma and fears he endured during his captivity.
He said, „I don‘t wish anyone, even my worst enemies, to go through the ordeal I went through in the kidnappers‘ den. The experience was traumatising and again, I don‘t wish that for anyone.”
The deputy governor who disclosed that he had a personal bond with the Aziegbemis, was full of excitement, while expressing joy on his safe return.
He said, „We came to celebrate Easter with our chairman and also thank God for his safe return home from the den of kidnappers. Don‘t forget I am the godfather to Aziegbemi‘s twin-babies which show I have a personal bond with the Aziegbemis.”
