Gunmen abduct PDP chieftain in Edo

Unknown gunmen have abducted a chieftain of the People Democratic Party, PDP, Ugbo Iyiriaro, along Benin-Abraka road, in Edo State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday in between the Ugo and Ugboko community along Benin-Abraka in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State.

It was gathered that the victim had left Benin on Tuesday to attend to an issue of urgent importance but the journey was however aborted halfway.

According to sources; the man was driving to his community ‘Umoghunokhua’ with the plan of returning to Benin before he was abducted.

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The kidnappers have since contacted relatives of the victim and demanded N20 million as ransom.

As at the time of filing this report, phone calls to the Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, SP Bello Kontongs, were unanswered.

Keywords: Gunmen, Kidnappers, Ugbo Iyiriaro, PDP

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