The chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ward 5 in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr Nelson Adepoyigi who was kidnapped few days ago has reportedly died in the custody of his abductors.
Adepoyigi was kidnapped by some armed men
at his residence along Ifon-Owo road , in Ifon, the headquarters of the local government, on Monday at the entrance of his farm .
The bandits were said to have contacted the family,. demanding a sum of N100 million ransom for his release, but the family reportedly raised N5 million.
The matter took another twist when the bandits, who were not pleased with the amount offered, detained the two men who took the money to them .
They were said to have contacted the family again and demanded a sum of N30 million to release the three victims. But it was gathered that the hoodlums shot the APC chieftain dead and freed the two other victims on Friday.
The chairman of Ose Local Government Mr Clement Ojo confirmed the death of the party chieftain in a statement sighted on Sunday, described it as sad and painful.
He said, “While we are grateful that the two volunteers have now regained their freedom, it is deeply saddening and utterly painful that the life of Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi was brutally cut short by his captors”.
“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.”
The council chairman also described the deceased as a man who dedicated to the progress of the party, and the grassroots community will be forever remembered and honoured.”
Decrying the state of insecurity in the local government, Ojo said, “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.”
All efforts to reach the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade on the matter was unsuccessful as at the time of filing this report as his telephone line was was not reachable.