The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 5 Chairman in Ose local government area of Ondo State, Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi, who was recently kidnapped by unknown gunmen has been killed by his abductors.
Adepoyigi was kidnapped right at the doorstep of his residence while parking his vehicle.
According to reports, the kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of one hundred million naira (₦100,000,000) from the family.
After several negotiations, they agreed to a reduced sum of five million naira (₦5,000,000).
In a desperate effort to secure Mr. Adepoyigi’s release, two individuals who volunteered to deliver the ransom were also abducted by the same gang.
The kidnappers then made a fresh demand of thirty million naira (₦30,000,000).
It was gathered that the kidnappers told others released that the APC chieftain was marked to be killed by those who allegedly arranged for his abduction.
Confirminghis death, the Chairman of Ose Local Government, Clement Kolapo Ojo, “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”.
