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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State Chapter, Philip Aivoji has been kidnapped by gunmen on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
ADULAWO News gathered that he was kidnapped around 6.00pm around Ogere area, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday while returning from a stakeholders meeting in Oyo State convened by Governors Seyi Makinde and Ademola Adeleke.
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Reacting to the development, the Lagos PDP, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Hakeem Amode on Friday urgently called upon security agencies and government authorities at all levels to intervene promptly and secure the release of Aivoji.
“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,” the PDP said.
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The PDP implored 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,” the party said.