By Ken Chiwendu
The Kidnapped Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in ward 5, Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi has been reportedly killed by his abductors
Adepoyigi was kidnapped at his residence in Ifon few days ago.
The kidnappers, however, set free two individuals who reportedly took five million naira and food items to them as ransom to secure Adepoyigi’s release.
Current matters gathered that the kidnappers initially demanded ₦100 million but after negotiations, reduced it to ₦5 million with foodstuffs.
They also captured two persons who took the ransom and demanded a fresh ransom of ₦30 million to secure the release of the three captives which included Adepoyigi and the two ransom bearers.
Confirming the development in a statement,the Chairman of Ose Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Clement Kolapo Ojo expressed deep sadness over the killing and extended condolences to family, friends and political associates.
The statement issued by his media aide Oluwaseun Oguniyi,partly reads: “While we are grateful that the two volunteers have now regained their freedom, it is deeply saddening and utterly painful that the life of Nelson Adepoyigi was brutally cut short by his captors.
“The entire leadership and people of Ose Local Government mourn this tragic loss. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and political associates of the deceased.
“We are now at a critical juncture where security challenges have become a serious threat to the safety and freedom of our people. Only a few days before this incident, another resident narrowly escaped being kidnapped while parking his motorcycle.
“This pattern of brazen abductions, even at the very gates of people’s homes, confirms that insecurity has taken a dangerous and intolerable dimension.
“We urge our people to remain vigilant, promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security post, and stand united as we work together to overcome this threat.”
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