Gunmen kidnap ex-Edo lawmaker
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a former member of Edo State House of Assembly member, Festus Edughele.
The political actor was reportedly abducted, Monday, January 9, 2023, in Ubiaja.
He was kidnapped by gunmen while on transit from Orhionmwon to Benin City, the capital of the state.
He was traveling to Benin to board a plane to Abuja, the country’s capital, when he got kidnapped by the gunmen.
This incident was confirmed by a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Festus Ebea.
“He was kidnapped this morning in Ubiaja on his way from Orhionmwon to Benin. He had intended to take the train for Ubiaja but he could not do so since the train services had been suspended. The family is aware of his kidnap, the police division in that area has been informed and we hope action will be taken to rescue him.” Ebea said.
