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  • Updated: January 09, 2023

Former Edo Lawmaker Kidnapped By Gunmen

Former Edo Lawmaker Kidnapped By Gunmen

Suspected gunmen have kidnapped a former Edo State House of Assembly member named Festus Edughele.

The abduction took place on Monday morning while Edughele was on his way from Orhionmwon to Benin City, the state capital.

It was revealed that the former assembly member was to board a plane to Abuja when he was kidnapped by the gunmen who took him into the bush.

Festus Edughele

Confirming the incident, Festus Ebea, a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, disclosed that Edughele wanted intended to board the now-suspended train service from Ubiaja to Abuja.

“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.

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