Cursory: Former UI DVC that was kidnapped has been freed, he narrates experience in the hands of his kidnappers. Read chilling details below.
A former deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje, has narrated his ordeal in the hands of some kidnappers who abducted him and some other passengers along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday, October 28.
In a statement released by his son, Adewale Agbaje, on Monday, October 31, the former UI DVC said he is happy to be alive as he was released by his kidnappers on Sunday, October 30, evening.
Having spent two nights in the forest between Oyo and Ogun state, Agbaje said his heart goes out to five other victims who are still left in the forest with the kidnappers.
He noted that the remaining victims of the abduction which took place on the highway are two young ladies, two young men and a middle-aged person.
Narrating his ordeal with the notorious kidnappers, Agbaje said he was shot at by the kidnappers in the process of his abduction.
His words:
“I was shot at in the head during the abduction process. “I thank God that the bullet that went through my car’s windscreen left only a skin deep wound on my head even though it left a gaping hole in the cap I was wearing. I did not even know about this till Saturday morning when I saw caked blood on my cap.
“I am undergoing comprehensive health checks and so it may take some time to thank all my family, including my in-laws, friends and in-laws to my children, my own friends, colleagues and all Nigerians.”
He further expressed his profound appreciation to friends, family and associates and the security agencies for their total support and generosity towards ensuring his release.
He added:
“I am quite grateful for all your efforts. You all kept hope alive and ensured that the sensitive negotiations came to a successful end when I regained freedom yesterday evening.
“As stated earlier, my heart goes to those young female undergraduates, the young men and the middle-aged person I left behind with the kidnappers. I may not be reachable now but as soon as I get medical clearance from my doctors, I will be thanking all of you personally.”
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