Abducted ASUU zonal coordinator escapes from kidnappers? den

The kidnapped Benin Zonal coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Monday Igbafe, has escaped from his abductors. 

Igbafe was kidnapped on Saturday night, September 28, 2024, while driving into his home at Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

His abductors were said to have taken him to an unknown destination inside his Toyota Highlander with registration number ABJ 180 JQ.

The AAU ASUU Chairman, Dr Cyril Onogbosele, earlier said the whereabouts of the zonal coordinator remained unknown as the abductors had not contacted his family or colleagues.

“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,” he said. 

The spokesperson of the Edo State Command, SP Joel Yamu, who confirmed the abduction said that the victim escaped from his abductors.

“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,” the PPR stated.