Terrorists murder APC chieftain despite receiving N5m and food items
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Nelson Adepoyigi, All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Ward 5, Ifon, in Ose Council of Ondo, who was kidnapped at his residence in Ifon last Monday has been killed by his abductors despite collecting N5 million ransom demanded.
Ose Council Chairman Clement Ojo confirmed the murder in a statement issued at the weekend by his media aide, Oluwaseun Ogunniyi.
Ojo disclosed that the kidnappers released two individuals held after delivering the N5 million and food items they demanded to secure Adepoyigi’s release.
“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 statement lamented.
“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.”
Ojo described insecurity as a serious threat to citizens, adding that another resident had narrowly escaped being kidnapped a few days before Adepoyigi was abducted.
“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.”
The abductors of Adepoyigi had seized two individuals who attempted to deliver the N5 million ransom for his release with the criminals demanding an additional N30 million payment to set free the three men.
Adepoyigi was kidnapped on Monday at the entrance of his farm along the Ifon-Owo Road, an incident that sent shockwaves through the community and the larger Ondo populace.
Family sources said the kidnappers initially demanded a N100 million ransom but later reduced it to N5 million plus food items after negotiations.
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