The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifon Ward 5, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi has been abducted by kidnappers at the entrance of his farm along the Ifon-Owo road.
Penpushing reports that Police Public Relations Officer of Ondo State Police Command Olushola Ayanlade confirmed the incident which occurred on Monday evening, explaining that the command received a report of the incident and swiftly initiated a manhunt for the perpetrators.
“Upon receiving the report, the DPO Ifon, in collaboration with hunters, local vigilante group members, and Nigeria Army personnel, launched a manhunt for the suspects’, Ayanlade said.
Penpushing further reports that the police spokesperson, however, urged anyone with information that could assist in the rescue operation to come forward and equally reminded citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities
The Command Public Relations Officer said as at the time of filing this report the police are working to verify the details of the incident and ensure the safe release of the abducted chairman.
Penpushing also reports sources said as at the time of filing this report the kidnappers had reached out to his family and demanded a ransom of N100 million.
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