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Kidnappers Kill APC Chairman in Ondo, Demand and Receive Ransom

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The kidnappers of Nelson Adepoyigi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 5 Chairman in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, have reportedly killed their victim after reducing the initial ransom demand from N100 million to N5 million. The kidnappers also demanded food supplies and eventually freed two individuals who took N5 million and food items to them as ransom, allowing the two to reunite with their families. The APC chieftain's corpse has yet to be located in the forest.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nelson Adepoyigi, APC Ward 5 Chairman in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, was kidnapped in Ifon and later killed by his abductors.
  • The kidnappers initially demanded N100 million ransom, later reduced it to N5 million, and also demanded food supplies.
  • Two individuals who took N5 million and food items to the kidnappers as ransom were initially abducted with Mr. Adepoyigi, but were eventually released.
  • The kidnappers increased their captives to three after abducting the ransom takers, making a fresh demand of N30 million to secure the release of the three.
  • Chairman of Ose LGA, Clement Ojo, expressed sadness at the murder of Mr. Adepoyigi and gratitude that the two volunteers had regained their freedom.
  • Mr. Ojo also appealed for urgent intervention from security agencies to respond promptly to intelligence reports and deploy security personnel to vulnerable communities.
  • Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Olutokunbo Afolabi, confirmed that the police are investigating the matter and have deployed special officers to Ifon.

Statistics:

  • N100 million: Initial ransom demand by kidnappers.
  • N5 million: Reduced ransom demand by kidnappers after negotiations.
  • N30 million: Latest ransom demand by kidnappers after abducting an additional two individuals as captives.
  • 3: Number of captives held by kidnappers at one point, including two ransom takers.
  • 1: Number of APC chieftain, Nelson Adepoyigi, killed by kidnappers.

Sources:

  • PREMIUM TIMES (no date) "Kidnappers kill APC leader, demand N5m, food supplies".
  • Chairman Ose LGA, Clement Ojo (statement quoted in PREMIUM TIMES).
  • Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Olutokunbo Afolabi (statement quoted in PREMIUM TIMES).

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