The chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos chapter, Philip Aivoji and some party leaders were kidnapped today Friday, 26 January 2024, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Philip was reportedly kidnapped at the Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway,alongside other party members who were with him while returning from the party’s Stakeholders’ Zonal Caucus Meeting convened by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and held in Ibadan, the state’s capital.
His abduction was confirmed by the State PDP Publicity Secretary, Hon. Hakeem Amode.
Amode in a statement called upon security agencies and government authorities at all levels to intervene promptly and secure the release of its chairman.
The statement: “It is disheartening that kidnapping has become a prevalent issue in our country, and the government’s inability to address this menace is deeply concerning.
“The abduction of Aivoji underscores the pressing need for decisive actions from the government and stakeholders to eradicate this menace. Aivoji’s abduction was a violent incident, and his current whereabouts or any communication from the abductors remain 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.”