Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have kidnapped Godwin Aigbogun, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ugu Ward, Orhionmwon Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State.
POLITICS NIGERIA learned that Aigbogun was kidnapped on Monday, at Ologbo-nugu Community, on his way from the farm.
The assailant stormed out of the bush and forced the victim’s vehicle to stop at gunpoint. They subsequently whisked him away.
This newspaper gathered that the kidnappers have begun talks with the victim’s family members using his phone.
“They have contacted the family and are demanding N5 million ransom for his release,” a source said.
Police in Edo have confirmed the incident, adding that they are on top of the situation.
Despite the Nigerian Senate passing a law prescribing life imprisonment for kidnappers, the crime has not ceased.
According to a report by SBM, more than $18.3 million in ransom money was paid to Nigerian kidnappers between 2011 and 2020.
