Rita Odafe
Boma Kasim-Agida, the Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for Ahoada West in Rivers State, was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen at the entrance of his hotel last Tuesday while returning from a political rally in Ahoada West LGA. Fortunately, he has since been released.
In an interview with journalists, Boma stated that the postponement of the election may have been a factor in his release. He said, “I was held captive for three days, from Tuesday to Friday, and they didn’t say anything to me. Eventually, they blindfolded me and dropped me off near Amasoma Road in Bayelsa State. I give thanks to God that the election was postponed; I think that may have contributed to my release.”
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the news and added that investigations are still ongoing. No arrests have been made yet.
