The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ifon Ward 5, Ifon, Ose LGA of Ondo State, Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi has been reportedly killed by his abductors.
The deceased was reported to have been accosted a few days ago from his residence.
The kidnappers seized the volunteers who bore the negotiated ransom of Five million Naira and requested for an additional 30 million Naira. They later freed the two individuals after collecting the ransom and food items brought to secure Adepoyigi’s release.
The chairman of Ose Local Government confirm Clement Kolapo Ojo confirmed the unfortunate incident in a statement made released by Oluwaseun Ogunniyi, his media aide on Saturday.
“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 reads.
“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.
