Ondo APC Chairman’s Ransom Bearers Abducted, Kidnappers Make Fresh Request

Two people who allegedly offered to deliver the ₦5 million ransom for Nelson Adepoyigi’s release have reportedly been abducted by the gunmen who kidnapped the Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The kidnappers are now requesting ₦30 million in order to free Adepoyigi and the two ransom bearers, Bayode Loco and Isimeri, in the wake of this tragedy.
Around 10 p.m. on Monday, Adepoyigi was reportedly kidnapped from outside his Ifon home, where he was beaten by the gunmen before being dragged away by force.

The community is in a state of disarray as a result of this crisis, which has further shattered and alarmed the victim’s family and political circles.

After discussions, the kidnappers lowered their initial demand of ₦100 million in ransom to ₦5 million plus food. Adepoyigi’s family and political associates had hoped for his return, but after collecting the ₦5 million, they broke their word and are now seeking ₦30 million for the safe return of Adepoyigi and the two people.

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According to one unnamed source, the same kidnappers also took the people who supplied the money hostage.

The Daily Post cited the unidentified source as stating, “They have now turned around to demand a fresh ₦30 million before they can release all three of them.”

Kolapo Oja, the Chairman of the Ose Local Council Area, confirmed the occurrence by revealing that the ransom demand of ₦100 million was reduced to ₦5 million during previous discussions with the kidnappers, along with the provision of food supplies.

Oja, who expressed his concern over the situation, called for calm as the state’s security forces step up their efforts to guarantee the victims’ safe rescue.