Edo PDP Chairman, Aziegbemi, recounts ordeal in kidnappers’ den 

The Edo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, who was released from captivity last Tuesday after spending close to two weeks in kidnappers’ den, has recounted his ordeals in the hands of the gunmen.

Aziegbemi, who spoke when the state deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, paid him a courtesy visit on Sunday evening, said that he would not wish anyone to go through the ordeals he suffered in the hands of kidnappers.

It would be recalled that some gunmen kidnapped Aziegbemi close to his house on March 15 at about 11pm on Idaro Street, off Country Home Road, Benin City, while returning from a political meeting held at the Government House.

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He was released after spending 11 days in the kidnappers’ den, and arrived at his home at about 3am last Tuesday to the waiting arms of family members, who had kept vigil for his safety throughout his ordeal. 

The kidnappers were said to have asked for N500 million ransom, but it was disclosed if the ransom was paid for his release.

Aziegbemi told Shaibu and members of his entourage the difficult moments he  faced in the hands of his abductors. He noted that he would not wish anyone, even his worst enemies, to go through the ordeal he had in the kidnappers’ den, recounting the trauma and fears he endured during his captivity.

“I don’t wish anyone, even my worst enemies, to go through the ordeal I went through in the kidnappers’ den. The experience was traumatising and again, I don’t wish that for any one.

The deputy governor who disclosed that he had a personal bond with the Aziegbemis, was full of excitement, while expressing joy on his safe return.

“We came to celebrate Easter with our chairman and also thank God for his safe return home from the den of kidnappers. Don’t forget I am the godfather to Aziegbemi’s twin-babies which show I have a personal bond with the Aziegbemis” Shaibu enthused.