The kidnapped Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifon Ward 5, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi has been killed.
Adepoyigi was kidnapped while parking his car in his house about 10pm on Monday in lfon town, in the council area.
The abductors had earlier demanded N100 million from the family as ransom but the family managed to raise N5 million and sent two people to deliver it, but the kidnappers rejected the amount and held the ransom couriers hostage and demanded fresh N30 million.
The chairman of Ose LGA, Hon. Barr. Clement Kolapo Ojo in a statement on Saturday said the victim was killed by the gunmen, while the other two were released.
According to a statement signed by the chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Oluwaseun Ayomitan Ogunniyi, the council boss expressed regret over the killing of the APC leader, lamenting the increasing level of insecurity in the area.
While commiserating with the family of the deceased, he called on the federal government to support the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in defeating the criminal elements tormenting the state.
The statement reads, ” While we are grateful that the two volunteers have now regained their freedom, it is deeply saddening and utterly painful that the life of Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi was brutally cut short by his captors.
” The entire leadership and people of Ose Local Government mourn this tragic loss. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and political associates of the deceased. His dedication to the progress of our party and the grassroots community will be forever remembered and honored.
” We are now at a critical juncture where security challenges have become a serious threat to the safety and freedom of our people. Only a few days before this incident, another resident narrowly escaped being kidnapped while parking his motorcycle. This pattern of brazen abductions, even at the very gates of people’s homes, confirms that insecurity has taken a dangerous and intolerable dimension.
” In view of this, the Chairman, Hon. Barr. Clement Kolapo Ojo, is highlighting the following concerns:
1. The need for urgent intervention from security agencies across the board to re-strategize and respond promptly to intelligence reports.
2. Deployment of security personnel and infrastructure to vulnerable communities in Ose LGA and surrounding areas.
3. Improved surveillance, patrols, and community collaboration to detect and deter criminal elements.
4. Swift arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of this heinous crime to serve as a deterrent to others.
5. Collaborative synergy between the Federal Government, Ondo State Government, and local authorities to strengthen security architecture in the region.
” The safety and well-being of our constituents are non-negotiable. We must not fold our arms while law-abiding citizens continue to live in fear and fall prey to kidnappers. Every life lost is a blow to the peace, growth, and stability of our communities.
” The Ose Local Government, under the leadership of Hon. Barr. Clement Kolapo Ojo, is fully committed to working with all security stakeholders to ensure justice is served and that such acts of terror are never allowed to thrive again in our land.
” We urge our people to remain vigilant, promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security post, and stand united as we work together to overcome this threat.”
