January 26, (THEWILL) – The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State Chapter, Philip Aivoji has been abducted by gunmen.
Aivoji was abducted on Thursday evening, around the Ogere area, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, while returning from a stakeholders meeting in Oyo State, convened by Governors Seyi Makinde and Ademola Adeleke.
Spokesperson of the Lagos PDP, Hakeem Amode confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday.
It called on 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.
“We 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.
