Ondo APC Chairman's Kidnappers Detain Two Delivery Men, Demand N30 Million

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The kidnap ordeal of Nelson Adepoyigi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward chairman in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, has taken a darker turn after the kidnappers detained two men sent to deliver a ransom. Eyewitnesses reported that Adepoyigi was assaulted before being taken away by force on Monday night near his residence in Ifon. Following negotiations, the captors initially agreed to reduce their demand from N100 million to N5 million along with food supplies. However, after receiving the items, the kidnappers abducted the two delivery men, identified as Bayode Loco and Isimeri, and have now issued a new demand of N30 million for the release of all three individuals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nelson Adepoyigi, APC ward chairman in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, was abducted on Monday night near his residence in Ifon.
  • Eyewitnesses reported that Adepoyigi was assaulted before being taken away by force.
  • The kidnappers initially agreed to reduce their demand from N100 million to N5 million along with food supplies.
  • The captors received the N5 million and food items but later abducted the two men sent to deliver them, Bayode Loco and Isimeri.
  • The kidnappers have now issued a new demand of N30 million for the release of all three individuals.
  • Hon. Kolapo Oja, Chairman of Ose Local Government, expressed shock over the latest development and called for patience and calm as security operatives continue their rescue efforts.
  • The situation has heightened anxiety among residents, family members, and political allies of the abducted ward chairman.

Statistics:

  • N100 million: Initial ransom demand
  • N5 million: Reduced ransom demand after negotiations
  • N30 million: New demands by kidnappers for release of all three individuals

Sources:

  • A local resident, who preferred to remain unnamed, confirmed that the kidnappers have now issued a new demand of N30 million for the release of all three individuals.
  • Hon. Kolapo Oja, Chairman of Ose Local Government, expressed shock over the latest development and called for patience and calm as security operatives continue their rescue efforts.