Bisi Olaniyi, Benin
FREDERICK Shaibu, younger brother of Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, has regained his freedom after a huge ransom was paid.
Sources said Frederick, who was released on Wednesday, is in good health but traumatised.
One of the sources said: “The family is happy to have Frederick back. He is also excited to rejoin his family after his ordeal.”
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Media aide to the deputy governor Benjamin Atu, and police spokesman Chidi Nwabuzor refused to confirm how much was paid as ransom. Nwabuzor insisted that investigation into the incident was on.
Fredrick was kidnapped about 7am on Monday while driving his children to school at Aruogba, Irhiri axis of Benin.
The children were left in the car while the hoodlums took their father away.
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