Kidnappers finally free Edo deputy gov’s brother, Frederick Shaibu

Frederick Shaibu, the kidnapped brother of the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has been released by his abductors.

While the amount paid as ransom was not disclosed, a family source confirmed that he was released on Wednesday, adding that he is in good health.

“I can tell you authoritatively that Frederick has been released to the family and he is in good health. The family is happy to have him and he is also happy to rejoin his family after his ordeal in the hands of his abductors,” the source told our reporter.i

IDOMA VOICE had earlier reported that Frederick was kidnapped by gunmen while driving his kids to school in Irhiri, Benin, on Monday.

It was learnt that the gunmen attacked him and took him away but left his children in the car.