APC Ward Chairman Abducted in Ondo, Kidnappers Demand N100 Million Ransom

• Gunmen have kidnapped Nelson Adepoyigi, APC chairman for Ifon Ward 5 in Ondo State, at his farm entrance along Ifon-Owo road.

• The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million, while police and local security operatives have launched a rescue operation.

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifon Ward 5, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi, has been abducted by gunmen, police confirmed Tuesday.

The incident occurred on Monday evening as the politician arrived at the entrance of his farm located along the Ifon-Owo road. Following the abduction, the kidnappers reportedly contacted his family to demand a ransom of N100 million.

Police Public Relations Officer, Olushola Ayanlade, said the command swiftly mobilized a joint rescue team involving the Divisional Police Officer in Ifon, local hunters, vigilante members, and the Nigerian Army.

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“The police are working to verify the details of the incident and ensure the safe release of the APC chairman,” Ayanlade added, urging anyone with useful information to assist law enforcement.

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Ose LGA has been plagued by a spate of kidnappings and violent attacks in recent years. In February, seven people were abducted along the Benin-Owo-Akure road, and in November 2020, the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi, was shot dead by suspected kidnappers in the same area.

Despite efforts by security agencies, kidnapping for ransom continues to escalate across many parts of Nigeria, raising concerns about safety in rural and highway communities.