Good news emerged as Philip Aivoji, the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who was abducted by unidentified gunmen along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has been freed. Aivoji regained his freedom four days after the abduction took place on Thursday.
The incident occurred as Aivoji and other party leaders were traveling back from the party’s Stakeholders’ Zonal Caucus meeting, which was organized by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan. The abduction took place in the Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The State Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Amode, confirmed Aivoji’s release in a brief statement issued around 1:15 am on Monday. Amode expressed gratitude for the prayers and support, stating, “Lagos State PDP Chairman released by the kidnappers. Hon Philip Olabode Aivoji, the Lagos State PDP Chairman, is free at last after 4 days in the kidnappers’ den. We use this opportunity to appreciate your prayers most importantly because God’s mercies were visible all the way.”
This development brings relief to the PDP chairman’s family, party members, and the wider community, highlighting the challenges posed by incidents of abduction and the need for improved security measures along major expressways.
