Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and one of Governor Seyi Makinde’s key supporters, Hon Benedict Akika, popularly known as “Bene” in his home on Wednesday night.
Punch reports that the gunmen, who were armed to the teeth, invaded his residence and threatened to shoot any of the occupants that might put up resistance.
A family source who reportedly pleaded anonymous said the victim was relaxing with his family when the gunmen stormed his residence.
The source was quoted to have said, “There was a sporadic gunshot which was aimed at scaring the residents and passersby.
“He was later whisked away on Wednesday night to an unknown destination.” He said.
Another source reportedly said, “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.”