The Commissioner for Oil and Gas in Delta State, Prince Emman Amgbaduba has escaped a kidnap attempt.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that the Amgbaduba escaped from being kidnapped by the whiskers around 7pm on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
In a Facebook post on Sunday evening, the Commissioner said he was ambushed by the daredevil kidnappers along the popular NPA Expressway while trying to make his way into Warri.
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A grateful Amgbaduba also charged the people of the state to be vigilant against the antics of thugs.
He wrote;
“I want you to help me to thank God as the Almighty God protected me from the hands of kidnappers yesterday at about 7pm on my way into Warri Town.
“At the NPA expressway, a beige coloured Toyota camry rammed into me and forced my vehicle to come to a halt and two hefty young men popped out from the front seat of the car, one at the back and one guy rushing towards me.
“Without panicking, I put my car in reverse and faced the thug that came out from the passenger side of the car in full speed ahead, while he jumped off the road i drove off and had a successful getaway.
“While I thank God for his protection, I advise us all to be vigilant, especially in the Warri axis. I be God pikin o, they can try but e no go work, I give praises to God for his protection always.”
Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command, DSP Bright Edafe could not be reached for comments as of press time.
The development is coming just days after Afrobeat sensation, Tiwa Savage escaped a kidnap attempt in Lagos.