Lagos PDP Chairman Kidnapped, As Abductors Demand N200m Ransom

Lagos State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Hon Philip Aivoji, has been kidnapped.

It was gathered that Hon Aivoji was kidnapped on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Ogere area in Ogun State, along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.

The party chairman was reportedly to be coming from the PDP South-West Zonal meeting held in Ibadan on Thursday.

The abductors are demanding N200m ransom

It was learnt that another member of the Lagos State PDP Executive who was said to have escaped from the kidnappers is presently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

Reacting to the abduction of its Chairman, the state chapter of the party urgently called upon security agencies and government authorities at all levels to intervene promptly and secure the release of its Chairman, Hon Aivoji.

The party stated that it is disheartening that kidnapping has become a prevalent issue in the country, saying the government’s inability to address this menace is deeply concerning.

According to a statement signed by its state publicity Secretary Hon Hakeem Amode, the abduction of Aivoji underscores the pressing need for decisive actions from the government and stakeholders to eradicate this menace(kidnapping)

“Aivoji’s abduction was a violent incident, and his current whereabouts or any communication from the abductors remained 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, “the statement read in part.