The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the release of Benedict Akika, who was kidnapped from his residence by suspected gunmen in Idi Ape, Olorunda-Aba, located in Lagelu local government area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, Adéwálé Osifeso, stated that the abducted Peoples Democratic Party chieftain was freed on Wednesday.
The PDP chieftain’s release was contained in a statement made available to newsmen today.
Armed men, wearing face masks to hide their identities, stormed the home of the PDP chieftain on September 4, 2024, and abducted him.
Meanwhile, following an intensive manhunt and search by the command’s tactical intelligence team, the police announced that the victim had been freed and is undergoing medical examination before being reunited with his family.
