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Kidnapped Edo Deputy Governor’s Brother, Frederick Regains Freedom

Kidnapped Edo Deputy Governor’s Brother, Frederick Regains Freedom

 

 

 

Frederick Shaibu, the kidnapped brother of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has been released by his abductors.

While the amount paid as ransom was not disclosed, a family source confirmed that he was released on Wednesday, adding that he is in good health.

“I can tell you authoritatively that Frederick has been released to the family and he is in good health. The family is happy to have him and he is also happy to rejoin his family after his ordeal in the hands of his abductors,” the source told The PUNCH.

He was kidnapped by gunmen while driving his kids to school in Irhiri, Benin, on Monday.

It was gathered that the gunmen attacked him and took him away but left his children in the car.

Angela Davies

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