Benedict Akika, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, was reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday night by gunmen.
He was claimed to have been kidnapped at his Olorunda home in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state.
According to reports, the gunmen, who were heavily armed, broke into his home and threatened to shoot any occupants who resisted.
A family source, who did not want his name published, claimed the victim was relaxing with his family when the attackers attacked his home.
The source mentioned that “there was a sporadic gunshot that was aimed at scaring the residents and passersby.
“He was later whisked away on Wednesday night to an unknown destination,” He said.
Another source stated that “he was kidnapped last night. And this is a man that empowered some widows and the less privileged with work tools worth millions of naira at his Olorunda residence a few weeks ago.”
At the time of filing this report, the state police public relations officer, Adewale Osifeso, could not be reached to confirm the development.
