JUST-IN: Gunmen Kidnap APC Chairman In Ondo

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Hon. Nelson Adepoyigi, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ward 5, Ifon in Ose local government area of Ondo State.

LEADERSHIP gathered that Hon. Adepoyigi was abducted while parking his car around 10pm on Monday.

A source told our correspondent that the assailants stormed the compound of the victim where they pounced on him with sticks before whisking him away.

Adepoyigi’s wife, who heard his cries for help, rushed out but found out that her husband had already been taken away by the abductors.

The source further disclosed that the kidnappers had contacted the family of the politician, demanding N100 million ransom for his release.

State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, confirmed that his men had launched a manhunt for the kidnappers and assured that efforts were ongoing to secure Adepoyigi’s safe release.

Also, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Ondo State Command, Olushola Ayanlade, who confirmed the abduction, said the politician was kidnapped at the entrance of his farm.

He said, “I can confirm to you that the chairman of APC ward 5 was kidnapped at the entrance of his farm along Ifon-Owo road.

“At the receipt of the report, the DPO Ifon, in collaboration with the hunters, local VGN and Nigerian Army personnel, have launched a manhunt for the suspects.”