Gunmen Abduct Reps Minority Leader’s Father in Edo

The family of the Minority Leader of House of Representatives, Samson Osagie, has been thrown into confusion following the abduction of his father by unknown gunmen.

Pa Samson Imariagbe, 75, was reportedly kidnapped from his village, Urhokuosa in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State.

When contacted on phone, Osagie confirmed the incident, adding that the kidnappers were yet to make contact with the family. He said calls made to his father’s phone indicated that it was switched off.

Pa Osagie narrowly escaped death recently when he was involved in a ghastly accident along Benin/Abuja Road on his way home after the inauguration of the National Assembly. The crash claimed three lives, including the lawmaker’s driver and others.

When contacted, Edo State Police Command spokesman, ASP Etim Bassey, said he was yet to be briefed on the incident.

—Jethro Ibileke/Benin City