Chief Benedict Akika, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state was kidnapped by suspected gunmen at his Olorunda residence in Lagelu local government area on Wednesday night.
It was disclosed that the gunmen who were armed with guns stormed his residence and threatened to shoot any of the occupants that might put up resistance.
The victim was with his family, unwinding and enjoying each other’s company, when the gunmen unexpectedly stormed in, a family source disclosed on condition of anonymity.
According to the source, “There was a sporadic gunshot which was aimed at scaring the residents and passersby, he was later whisked away to an unknown destination,”
Akika had, a few weeks ago, empowered the widows and the less privileged with work tools worth millions of naira at his Olorunda residence.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, could not be reached to confirm the development as of the time of filing this report.
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