Kidnap saga melaye returns says he spent 11 hours in the wilderness
The dramatic saga of Senator Dino Melaye!
For those who may not be aware, Senator Dino Melaye, a Nigerian politician, was kidnapped on April 24, 2018, while traveling from Lokoja to Abuja. He was reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen along the Lokoja-Abuja highway.
After a long and tense ordeal, Senator Melaye was finally rescued on April 25, 2018, by the Nigerian Police Force, along with other security agencies. He was said to have been found in a bush in Kogi State, where he had been held captive for several hours.
In a recent interview, Senator Melaye recounted his harrowing experience, stating that he spent 11 hours in the wilderness before being rescued. He described the ordeal as "traumatic" and "terrifying", saying that he was subjected to physical and psychological torture by his captors.
According to Senator Melaye, he was taken to a remote location in the bush, where he was beaten and threatened with death. He claimed that his kidnappers demanded a ransom from his family, but he refused to cooperate, saying that he would rather die than pay a ransom.
The Senator also alleged that his kidnappers were members of a rival political party, and that they were trying to silence him due to his political views. He expressed gratitude to the security agencies that rescued him, saying that they acted swiftly and professionally to save his life.
The kidnapping of Senator Melaye has sparked widespread outrage and concern in Nigeria, with many calling for greater security measures to protect public figures and ordinary citizens from the scourge of kidnapping. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the Nigerian security apparatus in preventing and responding to such incidents.
In any case, it's heartening to know that Senator Melaye is safe and sound, and that he has shared his harrowing experience with the public.