The 90-year-old father of the African Democratic Congress senatorial candidate for Edo South, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, was allegedly taken away from his residence by armed men in the early hours of Tuesday.
The man, identified as Pa Joseph Iduoriyekemwen, was reportedly taken away at about 4 am by the armed men, who allegedly identified themselves as officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
Family sources told HERALDSUN that the armed men arrived at the residence of the elderly man in the early hours of the morning and whisked him away to an undisclosed destination.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident remained unclear as of the time of filing this report, including the reason for taking away the 90-year-old man.
HERALDSUN can confirm that Pa Joseph Iduoriyekemwen is the father of Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, who is the ADC candidate for the Edo South Senatorial District in the 2027 general election.
The development has raised concerns over the whereabouts and safety of the elderly man, with family members seeking clarification from the relevant authorities.
The family sources called for the immediate disclosure of his whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his alleged removal from his residence.
They also urged the authorities to ensure that the 90-year-old man’s safety and fundamental rights were protected.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the Edo State Government or the Edo State Police Command confirming the alleged operation or explaining the circumstances surrounding it.
Osun Defender will continue to monitor the development and provide updates as more details emerge.
