Hon. Ross Agazuma, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, has shared his miraculous escape from kidnappers on the Lagos-Benin highway.
Agazuma, also President of Youth Leaders For African Democracy, recounted his experience to journalists in Benin. He explained that after his flight was cancelled, he chartered a vehicle to attend PDP functions in Benin and Ubiaja on August 29.
However, near Ijebu-Ode, the vehicle was ambushed by armed kidnappers, who shot the driver and stole Agazuma’s valuables.
Agazuma described his ordeal: “The kidnappers tried to force me into the bush, but I resisted. They threatened to shoot me, hitting me with the butt of their guns. Suddenly, I found the strength to overpower them and ran away.”
Agazuma sought help from a nearby Nigerian Army patrol van, which initially mistook him for an armed robber. After clarifying his situation, the soldiers provided assistance.
Agazuma expressed gratitude for his narrow escape and praised the soldiers for their timely intervention.
This incident highlights the growing concern over kidnapping and armed robbery on Nigerian highways.
