Fresh Demand for Ransom as APC Chieftain, Two Others Remain in Captivity

Strategic Insights -

The kidnapping of Ondo State APC ward chairman, Hon. Nelson Adepoyigi, has taken a new turn as two individuals who took N5 million ransom and food items to his abductors have been seized and are now being held for a fresh ransom of N30 million. Adepoyigi's family and political associates are in a state of panic as the situation worsens.

Key Takeaways:

  • The abductors of Hon. Nelson Adepoyigi have seized two individuals, Bayode Loco and Isimeri, who took N5 million ransom and food items to them.
  • The kidnappers have now demanded a fresh N30 million ransom for the release of all three individuals, including Adepoyigi and the two ransom bearers.
  • The chairman of Ose Local Government Area Council, Hon. Kolapo Oja, has expressed concern over the turn of events and appealed for calm while security efforts are being intensified.
  • The kidnapping occurred on Monday night around 10 pm while Adepoyigi was attempting to park his car at his residence in Ifon.
  • Adepoyigi's wife heard his cries for help and rushed out, finding that he had already been taken away by the hoodlums.
  • The initial ransom demand was N100 million, which was later reduced to N5 million, along with a demand for food items.

Statistics:

  • N5 million: initial ransom taken by the two individuals
  • N30 million: fresh ransom demand by the kidnappers for the release of all three individuals
  • 2: number of individuals seized by the kidnappers
  • 3: number of individuals being held by the kidnappers, including Adepoyigi and the two ransom bearers
  • 1: number of local government area chairmen involved in the negotiations: Hon. Kolapo Oja

Sources:

  • "Four in police net over Ondo APC chairman's kidnap" by Leadership Newspapers, [1]
  • "Ondo APC chairman's wife recounts how kidnappers took him away" by Leadership Newspapers, [2]