KIDNAPPERS SEIZE RANSOM BEARERS, DEMAND FRESH N30M FOR RELEASE OF ONDO APC CHIEFTAIN, TWO OTHERS
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KIDNAPPERS SEIZE RANSOM BEARERS, DEMAND FRESH N30M FOR RELEASE OF ONDO APC CHIEFTAIN, TWO OTHERS
In a shocking twist to the abduction of Nelson Adepoyigi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward chairman in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, two individuals who reportedly took N5 million and food items as ransom to his abductors have been seized.
The kidnappers, who had earlier reduced their initial demand from N100 million to N5 million alongside food supplies, have now made a fresh demand of N30 million to secure the release of the three captives which included; Adepoyigi and the two ransom bearers; Bayode Loco and Isimeri.
Sources told The Hope Metro that the latest incident has thrown the family and political associates of the abducted party chieftain into fresh panic.
A local source who pleaded anonymity said: “Those who took the ransom to them, as agreed during negotiations, were held by the same kidnappers.
” They have now turned around to demand a fresh N30 million before they can release all three of them.”
Chairman of Ose Local Government Area, Hon. Kolapo Oja, confirmed the earlier negotiation in an earlier interview, saying the ransom had been reduced to N5 million and food items.
However, he expressed concern over the turn of events and appealed for calm while security efforts are intensified.
Adepoyigi was kidnapped on Monday night around 10 p.m. while attempting to park his car at his residence in Ifon.
“He was reportedly beaten and dragged away by his abductors.
As the situation grows more tense, family members, political leaders, and the local government authorities continue to appeal for his safe return and the release of the two additional captives.
Credit: The Hope
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