A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Benedict Akika, has been kidnapped.

Akika was kidnapped by suspected gunmen at his Olorunda residence in Lagelu local government area on Wednesday night, September 4.
It was learnt that the gunmen who were armed with guns stormed his residence and threatened to shoot any of the occupants who might have wanted to put up resistance. Family sources say the politician was relaxing with his family when the gunmen struck.

The state police command is yet to comment on this development.