Horror: How Kidnappers Killed Ondo APC Chairman After Collecting N5 million Ransom

The All Progressives Congress ,APC, Chairman in ward 5, Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi has been hacked down after N5 million ransom was paid for his release.

It was gathered that Adepoyigi was kidnapped at his residence in Ifon few days ago.

His abductors shockingly l murdered him after collecting the ransom.

It was gathered that his abductors however, released the two ransom bearers who reportedly took the money and food items to them as ransom to secure the release of the APC leader.

The kidnappers had initially demanded ₦100 million but after negotiations, reduced it to ₦5 million with foodstuffs.

They captured two individuals 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. Clement Kolapo Ojo confirmed the development in a statement issued by his media aide, Oluwaseun Ogunniyi on Saturday.

Kolapo Ojo described the late APC chairman as a man who dedicated his time, energy and resources to the progress of the party, adding that the grassroots community will forever remembered and honoured him.

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.

However, the State Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi disclosed that a team of police personnel have been deployed to the community to investigate the incident.