Governor Amaechi Released, Still Escorted By Military In Ondo

Governor Rotimi Amaechi who has been ambushed and being held hostage for over an hour by security operatives in Odudu, Ondo state, has been released.

According to an aide of the governor, Amaechi was released and currently is on his way to Akure airport. However, the soldiers are following him behind.

After the governor arrived the airport in Akure, he found that his plane had been impounded. "His is currently stranded in Akure and it is not clear whether he and his entourage will be able to secure space in a commercial plane," the aide said.

Earlier, the statement made by the Rivers Government disclosed that on his way to Ado-Ekiti for a political rally led by his Ekiti State counterpart, Kayode Fayemi, governor Amaechi was ambushed and refused entry into Ekiti by military personnel acting on orders from above."

When the governor returned to Akure where his chattered aircraft was parked, armed soldiers and security personnel in Odudu rounded him.

Photo - Amaechi Ambushed, Detained By Soldiers In Ondo – Rivers Government Stated

Photo - Amaechi Ambushed, Detained By Soldiers In Ondo – Rivers Government Stated

Soldiers surround Governor Amaechi's convoy near Ikere-Ekiti

Read full statement below:

The Rivers State Government is concerned about the safety of Governor Amaechi who is right now being held hostage commando style by soldiers and federal government security agents in Odudu, Ondo state.

Governor Amaechi as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ forum and as an APC governor and chieftain had left Port Harcourt this morning for Ekiti state where he was to join his brother governor in his last mega rally before the elections.

Governor Amaechi was ambushed and refused entry into Ekiti by military personnel acting on orders from above. He made to turn back and return to Akure where his chattered aircraft was parked but was chased and rounded by armed soldiers and security personnel in Odudu, Ondo state. According to the captain who led the operation, he had orders not to allow the governor entry or exit.

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Sources: Naij.com news, PM News, Sahara Reporters