Ondo: Kidnapped APC chairman k!lled in abductors’ den

Nelson Adepoyigi, the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in ward 5, Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, who was abducted in Ifon a few days ago, has reportedly been murdered by the kidnappers.

Adepoyigi’s death was confirmed by the Chairman of Ose Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Clement Kolapo Ojo, in a statement by his media aide, Oluwaseun Ogunniyi, on Saturday.

Blueprint learnt that the abductors set free two individuals who reportedly took five million naira and food items as ransom to secure Adepoyigi’s release.

“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 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.

“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,” the statement partly reads.

As at the time of filing this report, Ondo State Police Commmad was yet to confirm the killing of the politician, the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi disclosed that a detachment of police detectives have been drafted to the community to investigate the incident.