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Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by Afaukwu: 2:47am On Aug 19, 2009 |
Pete Edochie freed… Nollywood rejoices By AZUH AMATUS, Lagos, PETRUS OBI, Enugu, and GEOFFREY ANYANWU Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Pete Edochie •Photo: Sun News Publishing More Stories on This Section Veteran actor, Chief Pete Edochie who was kidnapped on Sunday at Onitsha in Anambra State has regained his freedom. Daily Sun gathered that Edochie was released on Monday evening by his kidnappers at about 8.p.m, within the Awkuzu axis of the state, and was immediately driven straight to the Government House, Awka, to the warm embrace of the governor, his family members and other top government officials. Confirming the good news, Barrister Iyke Ezenagu, the Anambra State chapter chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), who played an active role in Edochie’s release, insisted no ransom was paid to the kidnappers. He however, maintained that the joint efforts of the state government, police, AGN, Edochie’s family and the fact that Edochie is a popular actor in Nigeria, all contributed to his quick release and non-payment of ransom to the kidnappers. “ We are all happy that Chief Pete Edochie has finally regained his freedom. In fact, my happiness knows no bound. We also want to immensely thank all those that supported us in ensuring that Chief regained his freedom this soon without any harm. What this means is that Anambra is still safe for movie people or anybody to come and do business or live in. We thank God for everything.” Also reacting, Mr. Ejike Asiegbu, the national president of AGN, said Edochie’s freedom was the triumph of good and popularity over evil. He further warned kidnappers to henceforth, desist from kidnapping or terrorizing Nigerian actors and entertainers. Edochie who was celebrating with friends and well wishers told Daily Sun at his Independence Layout residence in Enugu yesterday that he was grateful to God for making him experience the abduction first hand. Unlike most other kidnap victims who paid heavy ransom to secure their freedom, Pete Edochie said he paid no dime and did not lose anything, not even his mobile phone set. He said he did not know where he was taken to or even the point he was dropped. “All I know is that I was able to pick a cab that took me to a hotel in Awka.” “I was very happy that God allowed me to experience this first hand. They told me they had no business kidnapping me at all. First of all they did not touch me, they did not blindfold me. They did not gag me. They did not hack me they did not tie me, and they said I am their father. “And somehow, that they have managed to hear a lot about me that I am very good to people. That I assist people particularly the downtrodden; That they know all that and you so would not hurt me. I mean they didn’t tie their faces. Nothing. They were discussing with me. “They bought me some drinks, made sure I did not get alcoholically dry. You know as an individual, if you find yourself in a situation like that under siege, you complicate your situation if you experience internal alcoholic drought. So, by the grace of God they were lubricating my system for me and at the same time encouraging me to feel the pulse of their heartbeat. “If the government can put in place a machinery to guarantee that the youngsters who are unemployed and the young girls who are unanchored are entitled to what in America is regarded as social as security and in Britain is called the dough; but at least at the end of each week they will have something in their pocket. There are things that are fundamental to survival of every individual.” Recalleing how he was abducted at gunpoint on Sunday, the popular actor said: “We were coming from Onitsha Ukwu, you know my primary assignment now is taking the film of Rev. Father Tansi round the Catholic churches in the country. When we got to Nkpor junction, around Obosi or so, a bus just came double crossed us and asked all of us to come down and get into the bus. We did. And that was where the captivity started. The young men who are my assistants were all released and they held me. “But I think they wanted me to see what they experience and they treated me with a lot of respect, a lot of reverence. They loved me a lot and they said as far as I am concerned I am their father. That they are not happy doing what they are doing but that they are compelled by circumstances to do that. They believe that the ostentatious life of politicians has inflicted a lot of harshness on their own circumstance as individuals and they think it’s about time they too get their own slice of the national cake. It’s unfortunate that they have to do it the way they are doing it but that they don’t have options.” “Our prayer is that this ugly event should not happen in Nollywood again. These kidnappers should leave us alone. Are they not happy that we are the ones still entertaining and making Nigerians happy in the face of the numerous national challenges confronting us daily as a nation? On behalf of AGN, we want to thank God and all those that assisted us in securing the release of our great actor and veteran of veterans, Chief Pete Edochie. God bless all of us. And to Pete, we say a very big welcome.” While reacting, the Managing Director of O’Jez, the popular Nollywood centre, which had also hosted Edochie in the past, Mr. Anayo Odobeatu, called on the State and Federal governments to immediately address the worrisome security situation, in Anambra State. He also congratulated Edochie and further advised him to take a well-deserved rest. The kidnappers had earlier demanded a ransom of N50 Million which was later negotiated down to N10 Million as at Monday morning. Confirming Edochie’s release, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Uzor Amakulor said that Edochie was released at Aguata, while the kidnap actually took place around Afor Nkpor, near Onitsha commercial city. He further said that the hoodlums had to take to their heels when they got wind of the presence of men and officers of the command However, the command has commenced man hunt for the suspected kidnappers which according to Amakulor, was already yielding positive results. The police commissioner also said signals had been sent across the neighbouring states to Anambra while the respective state police commands were on the trail of the hoodlums. Amakulor assured residents of the state to go about their lawful duties without any fear as the command had taken proactive measures at stemming incidents of violent crime in the state. , Why I was kidnapped - Pete Edochie By Our Correspondent - 19.08.2009 ACE Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, on Tuesday, said that his kidnappers told him that he was seized in protest of the obscene display of Nigeria’s stolen wealth by politicians. Edochie, in an interview monitored on the Africa Independent Television (AIT), on Tuesday afternoon, said he was well treated by his captors for the 24 hours he was with them, noting that his kidnappers accorded him much respect and dignity. He revealed his kidnappers told him they were not happy with the situation in the country. He said they told him that they were into the criminal act because they wanted to get their own share of the wealth being displayed by politicians. He said the kidnappers stated that although, people were repulsed by the act of seizing people, there was nothing else they could do. He said they refrained from shooting victims to show Nigerians that they were just focused on making money and not taking lives. Edochie, who said they were youngmen, said he was grateful to them for the respect they accorded him. He appreciated Nigerians for the concern during his captivity, saying he had to switch off his phone because he was feeling pains in both ears from taking calls. |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by Ikengawo: 5:43am On Aug 19, 2009 |
LOL! at "lubricating my system" i don't know who teaches Nigerians english but DAMN! lol |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by babyrl: 5:54am On Aug 19, 2009 |
Ikengawo: ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by OgidiBoy(m): 6:03am On Aug 19, 2009 |
Me three that was funny as hell. Some times it's good to be a common man in Nigeria, you don't worry about being kidnapped. |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by THEAMAKA(f): 6:04am On Aug 19, 2009 |
OMG! lol maybe he was telling proverbs lol |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by jamace(m): 6:54am On Aug 19, 2009 |
Thank God for his safety. Pete should roll out a Home Video out of this experience soon. All, watch out. By the way, Can you suggest titles for the upcoming videos? what about these titles "The Godfather is Kidnapped", "In the Kidnappers' Den", "Kidnapped", "Kidnappers are Humane", "An encounter with Kidnappers" e.t.c ![]() ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by shotster50(m): 6:57am On Aug 19, 2009 |
Oh well at least he is ok. |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by princekevo(m): 7:26am On Aug 19, 2009 |
I said That 'No matter how big the butterfly may claim to be we can never mistaken it for a bird', 'The greatness of a lion is what protects him even in the Jungle', The great Man has successfully journeyed through the territory of lion unhurt, Your are welcome to tell the stories. |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by snowdrops(m): 7:46am On Aug 19, 2009 |
Seems Pete got a sense of humour; and singing high praises of his captors for whatever reason probably to prevent any re-kidnapping. What about the three innocent people killed during the disturbance that led to his abduction? |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by Jakumo(m): 8:21am On Aug 19, 2009 |
Is it possible that the entire "kidnapping" episode was in fact a carefully choreographed event staged by paid performers, so as to boost this veteran Nigerian movie actor's box-office draw ? Whatever the true case may be, those all-important audience ratings will get a huge boost from all the free publicity generated, and the movie-like happy ending to this affair. |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by Afam(m): 9:27am On Aug 19, 2009 |
snowdrops: Are we even sure that 3 people were killed during the disturbance that led to his abduction? He clearly stated that his assistants were released and they took him. I am not sure he would forget to mention any deaths if they actually occurred. Me, I no dey trust our media, they can say anything just to sell and make money. |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by MrCrackles(m): 9:29am On Aug 19, 2009 |
Lubricating my system - Now that is gangsta! ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by Nobody: 9:32am On Aug 19, 2009 |
some peeps have not heard of gear oil and engine oil u can't beat naija slangs |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by desgiezd(m): 9:32am On Aug 19, 2009 |
They bought me some drinks, made sure I did not get alcoholically dry. You know as an individual, if you find yourself in a situation like that under siege, you complicate your situation if you experience internal alcoholic drought. This is serious ooo, what of those people who do not take alcohol at all? |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by MrCrackles(m): 9:34am On Aug 19, 2009 |
desgiezd: Well maybe they will step down or lubricate thier engines with Kunu, pure water, Shekpe or Otapiapia. . . ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by desgiezd(m): 9:36am On Aug 19, 2009 |
MrCrackles: Don't forget Paraga too |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by kokoA(m): 10:37am On Aug 19, 2009 |
I bet this kidnaping thing is another Nollywood special ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by aieromon(m): 10:39am On Aug 19, 2009 |
I don't get it.didn't people get killed?pete edochie is tryin' to make it look like his kidnappers did no wrong. I know ransom money was paid but the attempt to water it down is so silly. Urrrghhh!kidnappers bought you shaq out of your ransom money,abeg ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by kok(m): 11:44am On Aug 19, 2009 |
This event has just confirmed that the man Pete Edochie is a GodFather, whereever whenever! |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by illusion2: 11:57am On Aug 19, 2009 |
So did he pay or did he not pay ransome ![]() ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by adefred: 11:59am On Aug 19, 2009 |
Thank God for his release !!!! Are we sure this is not a prelude to another Nollywood home video? Just watch out because the aadvertisementhas just commence !!!!! |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by THEAMAKA(f): 12:00pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
you people think you are funny but youre not. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by kokoA(m): 12:05pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
THE AMAKA: Very local poster. Village girl ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by Nezan(m): 12:07pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
Thank God for his release. |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by THEAMAKA(f): 12:07pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
kokoA:village girl? ive never onced lived in the village a day in my life. honestly, these posts are not funny. sheesh! im just saying. lol "his next movie" hahaha-NO! |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by blacksta(m): 12:11pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
The Iroko tree has been released from the clutches of evil |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by galatico(m): 12:12pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
The wasn't kidnapped them, he went to spend the weekend there and extended it by two days!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by THEAMAKA(f): 12:16pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
galatico:hahahahaha!! ![]() ![]() |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by enet1(m): 12:22pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
i symphatize with pete edochie on dis bad and unforgettable xperience,but i dont believe d part dt no ransom was paid b4 he was released.he should try and get over dis bad thing and move on in life.god is our only security in dis country.nothing is working at all.this is a pity. |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by Nobody: 12:23pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
Afaukwu: Trust Nigerian police to always want to take the glory, even when it is obvious they did nothing to help ![]() LMAO @ the alcohol part, the man is really funny!! |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by guseman(m): 12:34pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
Godfather welcome back, hope you didn't comsume much of the resources (Star/Gulder), any ways Dog no dey chop Dog thats why they admit you are their father. Dem dey craze? |
Re: Pete Edochie: I ''enjoyed'' Beer During The Kidnapping, & why I was kidnapped by oshkosh(m): 12:35pm On Aug 19, 2009 |
ive never onced lived in the village a day in my life ![]() ![]() |
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