The Lagos State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Aivoji, who was abducted by gunmen on Thursday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has been released by his captors after spending four days in captivity.
The release of Aivoji was confirmed by the Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hakeem Amode, in a brief statement issued on Monday.
Aivoji and several other PDP leaders were kidnapped on Thursday at the Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while returning from the party’s Stakeholders’ Zonal Caucus meeting in Ibadan, convened by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.
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In the statement, the Publicity Secretary expressed gratitude for the prayers and concerns of well-wishers.
“Hon Philip Olabode Aivoji, the Lagos State PDP Chairman, is free at last after 4 days in the kidnappers’ den. We use this opportunity to appreciate your prayers most importantly because God’s mercies were visible all the way. Thank you all for your concerns and prayers,” he stated.
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It was earlier reported that during a gun duel between the Nigerian police and the kidnappers on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a woman named Bilikisu Kazeem died from a bullet wound. The police rescued nine out of ten persons abducted during the engagement.
The reports do not indicate whether ransom was paid for Aivoji’s release, and neither the police nor the PDP spokesperson has provided details on this matter.
