Adigun Agbaje, a former deputy vice-chancellor (academics)
of the University of Ibadan, says he was shot in the head by his abductors.
Agbaje was kidnapped alongside five others by gunmen along
the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Friday night.
He regained freedom from captivity on Sunday.
In an appreciation letter released by Adewale, his son,
Agbaje said the bullet went through his car’s windscreen and left a skin-deep
wound on his head.
“It’s a new day today
and I’m happy to be alive. I was released by my kidnappers yesterday evening
after spending two nights in the thick forests of Ogun and Oyo states,” the
post reads.
“My mind goes to the five others who are still left with the
kidnappers: two young ladies, two young men and a middle-aged person. I was
shot in the head during the abduction process.
“I thank God that the bullet that went through my car’s
windscreen left only a skin deep wound on my head even though it left a gaping
hole in the cap I was wearing. I did not even know about this till Saturday
morning when I saw caked blood on my cap.
“I am undergoing
comprehensive health checks and so it may take some time to thank all my
family, including my in-laws, friends, and in-laws to my children, my own
friends, colleagues, and all Nigerians.
“For now I want to thank the following former and current
Vice Chancellors of the University of Ibadan: Prof Olufemi Bamiro, Prof Isaac
Adewole, Prof Idowu Olayinka and Prof Kayode Adebowale, my colleagues at the
University of Ibadan and other Universities at home and abroad, current and
former students, including Mr Fisayo Soyombo, for their wonderful support and
generosity to my family, top government, military, and other security
officials.
“I am quite grateful for all your efforts. You all kept hope
alive and ensured that the sensitive negotiations came to a successful end when
I regained freedom yesterday evening.”
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