Police hunt abductors of PDP chieftain in Ibadan
The police command in Oyo State has confirmed the kidnapping of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Benedict Akika by gunmen.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso confirmed the incident during an interview on Thursday in Ibadan.
The gunmen abducted Akika on Tuesday at his residence in Olorunda Abba, Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Mr Osifeso said that the command had commenced investigation into the matter.
He said that the public would be adequately updated as soon as investigation was concluded on the incident.
“Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly,” Mr Osifeso said.
A witness said that gunmen stormed Mr Akika’s residence in Olorunda Abba in what appeared to be a well-coordinated attack.
“The gunmen overpowered his security personnel and whisked him away in a vehicle, leaving behind a trail of panic and confusion in the community,” the witness said.
(NAN)
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