According to reports, two people who promised to pay the ₦5 million ransom for Nelson Adepoyigi’s release have been abducted by the gunmen who abducted the Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area, Ondo State.
The abductors 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 ten o’clock on Monday night, Adepoyigi was reportedly kidnapped from outside his Ifon home, where he was beaten by the gunmen before being dragged away by force.
The town is in disarray as a result of this circumstance, 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. However, they broke their word after receiving the ₦5 million and are now requesting ₦30 million to ensure Adepoyigi and the two people return safely, which has increased anxiety among his family and political allies who had hoped for his homecoming.
According to an unnamed source, the same kidnappers also took the people who supplied the money hostage.
According to the Daily Post, the anonymous source stated, “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 concern over the situation, called for calm as the state’s security forces step up their efforts to guarantee the victims’ safe rescue.
