The Edo State Police Command has begun a manhunt for the kidnappers of the State Peoples Democratic Party’s chairman, Tony Aziegbemi.
It would be recalled that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, on Friday, abducted the chairman of the Edo State People Democratic Party, Tony Aziegbemi, at about 11 pm on Idaro Street, off Country Home Road, Benin City.
Aziegbemi was said to have left a meeting at the government house and was going home in his vehicle when was kidnapped in the presence of his driver who was attempting to climb a speed breaker.
The driver who narrated how his boss was kidnapped said, “When we left the government’s house and heading home at about 11 pm, I noticed a car trailing us, so I decided to take another diversion. We never knew they were kidnappers.
According to The PUNCH, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the development.
He added that the case occurred under the New Etete Police Division.
Nwabuzor said, “It is confirmed. The case is in the jurisdiction of the New Etete Police Division, also known as Godwin Abbe Police Station, which is where it happened.
“The Commissioner of Police has given marching orders to the tactical teams of operatives to go after the gunmen and we pray that by the grace of God, we will be able to rescue him unhurt.”
