Edo govt, police confirm abduction of PDP chairman, give update on rescue moves

The Edo State government has vowed to do everything possible to rescue the abducted Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Tony Aziegbemi, who was kidnapped by unknown assailants.

Ripples Nigeria had reported that Aziegbemi was kidnapped close to his GRA residence on Friday night while returning from a meeting with Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Government House.

Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who revealed the government’s position in a statement in Benin on Saturday, said security agencies had been placed on red alert as the government was on top of the situation.