Edo PDP Chairman Kidnapped

It's been reported that the PDP Chairman for Edo state Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Aziegbemi has been abducted. The news came earlier today which indicated that he was kidnapped and taken to an unknown destination.PDP is facing an inhouse battle in the state where they recently conducted Governorship primaries that saw two candidates emerge, ever since then, there has been disarray within the party in Edo state. So Painful to hear that the Edo State Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Aziegbemi has been kidnapped by some Unknown Men.The news of his kidnap is so shocking, and should not be taken lightly.In another development, EDSG steps up surveillance, collaborates with security agencies for safe release of kidnapped PDP Chair, Aziegbemi The Edo State Government is on top of the issue of the unfortunate kidnapping of the Chairman of the State’s Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi. The Government is working closely with security agencies to ensure his safe release and return to his family. We have also increased surveillance and beefed-up security measures across the State to ensure that these criminal activities are quelled and culprits are brought to justice. We encourage residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear and urge them to call the State emergency numbers 112 or 739 to report all suspicious persons or activities within their environs. The Government reassures that it is committed to protecting the lives and property of Edo residents and will spare no resources in ensuring that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law. Hon. Chris Nehikhare _Commissioner for Communication and Orientation_