Kidnappers kills APC chairman despite ransom payment

Chieftain of All Progressive Congress and Ward 5 Chairman of the rulling party in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi, have been killed by his abductors despite ransom payment.

Adepoyigi was kidnapped last Monday while parking his vehicle at his residence in Ifon.

The kidnappers initially demanded N100 million ransom, but after a series of negotiations and pleas, it was reduced to N5 million.

Adepoyigi was killed after two persons from his community in Ifon volunteered to deliver the N5 million ransom, but they were also captured by the kidnappers, who insisted that an additional N30 million ransom be paid before the release of the trio.

However, the two volunteers were released by the kidnappers, but the APC chairman was killed.

While confirming the development, the Chairman of Ose Local Government, Kolapo Ojo, lamented that security challenges in the area are now in a critical situation.

“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,” he said.