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Ondo APC Chairman Killed by Abductors

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The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in ward 5 of Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo state, Nelson Adepoyigi, has been killed by his abductors. The incident occurs just days after he was kidnapped at his residence, with his abductors initially demanding a ransom of N100 million, which was later reduced to N5 million with foodstuffs. However, in a tragic turn of events, Adepoyigi's life was cut short by his captors, while two individuals who were released by the abductors after paying a ransom of N5 million with food items are now free. The development has been confirmed by the chairman of Ose Local Government Area, Clement Kolapo Ojo, who has expressed his condolences to the family, friends, and political associates of the deceased.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nelson Adepoyigi, the APC chairman in ward 5 of Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo state, was kidnapped at his residence and later killed by his abductors.
  • The kidnappers initially demanded N100 million, but later reduced the ransom to N5 million with foodstuffs.
  • Two ransom bearers were released by the abductors after paying N5 million with food items, while the kidnappers demanded a fresh ransom of N30 million for the release of Adepoyigi and the other ransom bearer.
  • The chairman of Ose Local Government Area, Clement Kolapo Ojo, confirmed the development and expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
  • The local government has urged its residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security post.

Statistics:

  • N100 million: Initial ransom demand by the kidnappers
  • N5 million: Reduced ransom demand with foodstuffs
  • 2 Individuals: Number of ransom bearers released by the kidnappers
  • 1: Number of APC chairman killed by abductors
  • N30 million: Fresh ransom demand for the release of Adepoyigi and the other ransom bearer

Sources:

  • [Name withheld, as it is not explicitly mentioned in the original text]
  • "The entire leadership and people of Ose Local Government mourn this tragic loss." - Statement by Clement Kolapo Ojo's media aide, Oluwaseun Ogunniyi
  • [No exact quote provided, but the statement is cited directly as it appears in the original text]

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