Alhaji Abdul-Hamid Egele, the Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has been abducted by gunmen at his residence in Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.
Egele popularly known as (Baba Petrol) was abducted on Monday evening while his driver was killed in the process.
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A popular Abuja human rights lawyer, Abdul Mahmud, said that the gunmen were yet to make contact with the family after the incident.
“Last night at about 6.45pm, my brother in law, Abdulhamid Baba-Saliu, Chairman, IPMAN, Edo State and Chairman, Jattu Union, were violently accosted by armed men at the gates of his country home in Jattu, Etsako West LGA, Edo State,” NNL quoted Mahmud as saying.
“He lives between Benin, Abuja and Jattu where he runs his chain of petrol stations, Baba Petroleum. He was at home over the week for the 3rd day prayer for his uncle who died last week.
“One of his drivers was instantly shot and killed; and the other driver, including his personal security details, was grievously injured in the attack. My brother in-law was taken away by the kidnappers. No contact, or random demand, has been made as yet.
“These are difficult and trying times for us. While we continue to pray for his safe return, I appeal to his abductors and keepers to release him unharmed to his family and community, Jattu, Uzairue that he has given much love as a father and respected community leader.”
