THE Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in ward 5, Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi who was kidnapped at his residence in Ifon few days ago, has been reportedly killed by his abductors.
The kidnappers, however, set free two individuals who reportedly took five million naira and food items to them as ransom to secure of Adepoyigi’s release.
The kidnappers had 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.
The Chairman of Ose Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Clement Kolapo Ojo confirmed the development in a statement issued by his media aide, Oluwaseun Ogunniyi on Saturday.
The statement 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.”
Meanwhile, Ondo State Police Commmad is yet to confirm the killing of the politician, the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi disclosed that a detachment of police detectives have been drafted to the community to investigate the incident.
