Gunmen have killed Nelson Adepoyigi, APC ward chairman in Ifon, Ondo State, despite receiving a ₦5 million ransom. The incident has sparked public outrage and intensified concerns over rising insecurity in the region.
- Adepoyigi was abducted from his Ifon home; kidnappers first demanded ₦100m, then settled for ₦5m.
- Two men delivering the ransom were briefly held as kidnappers requested an additional ₦30m.
- Ondo police have launched an investigation, but no formal confirmation of the killing yet.
“This tragedy is beyond heartbreaking,” said Clement Kolapo Ojo, Ose LGA chairman. “Our people live in fear—even at home. We mourn Nelson deeply and urge all citizens to be alert as we confront this worsening insecurity together.”
Will the government finally confront the kidnapping crisis head-on, or will more communities be left to grieve in silence? Ondo residents now wait anxiously for meaningful action.
