The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos State Chairman, Mr Philip Aivoji has regained freedom after fierce combat between armed security personnel and the kidnappers at the weekend.
The Lagos State spokesman of the PDP, Hakeem Amode, however, confirmed the release of Aivoji at the weekend.
Amode, in an early statement on Monday, explained that Aivoji was released after he had spent four days with the kidnappers.
“We use this opportunity to appreciate your prayers; and to thank you all for your concerns and prayers,” PDP spokesman said.
Meanwhile, it was gathered that men of the Ogun State Police Command who subsequently, responded to the distress call, went after the kidnappers and engaged them in a fierce gun battle on their track.
“In the process, the captives numbering about seven were rescued while one of the captives sustained bullet wounds before she succumbed to death at the hospital where she was rushed for treatment.
“The deceased was immediately buried by her family members who were contacted.
“Arms and ammunition, snatched vehicles, among other items were also recovered from the encounter,” the source confirmed.
Also, PDP stated, “Aivoji is presently undergoing medical treatment and recuperating from the trauma. He is hale and hearty.”
The party, however, commended security agencies and government authorities that facilitated the freedom of its chairman.
Recall that Aivoji was kidnapped on Thursday, in the Ogere area of Ogun on the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway.
The party chairman was returning from the PDP South-West zonal meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday.
The kidnappers had earlier contacted his family, demanding for a N200 million ransom but Amode would not confirm whether or not there was any payment before his release.
