Labour Party Candidate Kidnapped in Rivers State Freed Without Ransom Payment.

Boma Kasim-Agida, who was the Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for Ahoada West in Rivers State, has been released after being kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The incident occurred on Tuesday of last week, as he was returning to his hotel after a political rally in Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State.

According to Kasim-Agida, he was held captive by the gunmen for three days without any communication. He stated that they appeared to be waiting for instructions, and that no ransom was paid. Eventually, they blindfolded him and dropped him off near Amasoma road in Bayelsa state.

Kasim-Agida expressed his belief that the postponement of the election played a role in his release, stating that "glory to God the election was postponed, I think that was what added to my release."

The police Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been made.