Benin ASUU Zonal Coordinator Escapes From Abductors Den
From Imafidon OSAZUA (BENIN)
The Edo State Police Command on Monday said the kidnapped Benin Zonal coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Monday Igbafe, has escaped from his captors.
Recall that Igbafe was kidnapped on Saturday night while driving into his home at Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the State.
His abductors were said to have taken him to unknown destination inside his Toyota Highlander with registration number ABJ 180 JQ.
AAU ASUU Chairman, Dr. Onogbosele, earlier said that the whereabouts of the zonal coordinator remain unknown as the abductors have not establish link with neither his family nor colleagues.
He added: "It's true that ASUU Benin Zonal coordinator, Prof. Igbafen was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Saturday night. The kidnappers are yet to call. We don't know their demands."
However, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command, SP Joel Yamu, when contacted said the Command is aware of the kidnap,but that the victim escaped from his abductors, adding that the police is after the suspects.
He said, "The Command is aware of the report. Operatives of the Ekpoma Division mounted pressure on the kidnappers which led to the escape of the victim. We are on the trail of the suspects to ensure they are brought to book pls."
