Kidnapped Labour Party Assembly Candidate In Rivers, Regains Freedom

The Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for Ahoada West in Rivers State, Boma Kasim-Agida, who was kidnapped last week Tuesday, has regained his freedom.

Mar 16, 2023 - 17:55

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Kidnapped Labour Party Assembly Candidate In Rivers, Regains Freedom

The Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for Ahoada West in Rivers State, Boma Kasim-Agida who was kidnapped last week Tuesday, has regained his freedom.

He was released and dropped around Amasoma road in Bayelsa State.

Speaking on regaining his freedom, Kasim-Agida, said on Thursday, that he did not pay ransom adding that his captors, apparently was waiting for instruction before taking action.

He said his release may be because of the postponement of the March 11 governorship and House of Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Recall that Kasim-Agida was kidnapped by unknown gunmen at the entrance of his hotel on his way back from a political rally in Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State on Tuesday last week.

“I stayed right three days with them, Tuesday to Friday, and they didn’t even say anything to me, it was almost like they were just waiting for instructions. No ransom was paid eventually they blindfolded me and dropped me around Amasoma road in Bayelsa State.”

Agida stated that the postponement of the election played a major role in his release by the bandits.

“Glory to God, the election was postponed, I think that was what added to my release” He said.

The police Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said investigations are still ongoing adding that no arrests have been made..