Kidnappers Kill Ondo APC Ward Chairman Despite Ransom Payment

• The kidnapped Ward 5 Chairman of the APC in Ose LGA, Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi, has been killed despite payment of ransom.

• He was abducted in front of his house in Ifon, and the kidnappers initially demanded N100 million, later accepting N5 million.

• Two community members who delivered the ransom were also abducted but later released, as the kidnappers claimed Adepoyigi was marked for death.

The Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi, has been killed by kidnappers despite the payment of ransom for his release.

Adepoyigi was abducted last Monday right at the gate of his residence in Ifon. The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100 million, which was later negotiated down to N5 million.

Two individuals from the Ifon community volunteered to deliver the ransom but were also seized by the abductors, who then demanded an additional N30 million for the release of all three.

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Although the two volunteers were eventually released, it was revealed that the kidnappers had already decided to execute the APC chairman.

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Sources within the community confirmed that the abductors claimed Adepoyigi had been marked for death by those behind his abduction.

Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of Ose Local Government, Hon. Kolapo Ojo, described the situation as dire, stating: “This pattern of brazen abductions, even at the very gates of people’s homes, confirms that insecurity has taken a dangerous and intolerable dimension.” He urged residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to the nearest security post, emphasizing unity as the community tackles the growing security threat.