Monday Igbafe, the Benin Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has escaped from the captivity of kidnappers in Edo State.
Mr Igbafen, a professor at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, was reportedly ambushed at the entrance of his residence in the community by some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on the night of Saturday, September 28, 2024.
The armed men were said to have hijacked the lecturer’s Toyota Highlander and whisked him away to an unknown destination.
It was gathered that the kidnappers gave up on the victim due to the pressure from the bush combing by operatives of the police division in Ekpoma.
When contacted on Monday, September 30, 2024, the Public Relations Officer of the Police Command, Superintendent of Police Moses Yamu, confirmed the lecturer’s escape from the den of kidnappers.
“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 that they are brought to book” Mr Yamu said.
