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The sun had barely set when fear gripped Ifon, Ose Local Government Area, as kidnappers struck, taking Nelson Adepoyigi, the APC chairman in Ward 5, into captivity. What began as a demand for ₦100 million ransom soon spiraled into a tragedy that has shaken the community to its core.
A Leader Taken Too Soon
Adepoyigi was a man deeply rooted in grassroots politics, known for his dedication and commitment to development. His abductors, cold and relentless, snatched him at the entrance of his farm, a place that should have been a refuge. The desperate efforts of his family, who managed to raise ₦5 million, were met with cruelty—the kidnappers detained the ransom bearers, demanding an additional ₦30 million.
A Grim Turn of Events
Then came the news no one wanted to hear: Adepoyigi had been executed. His life was brutally cut short by men who saw him as nothing more than a transaction. Meanwhile, the two men who had delivered the ransom—in hopes of saving him—were set free, carrying the weight of a failed rescue mission on their shoulders.
A Community in Mourning, A State on Edge
The Ose Local Government Chairman, Clement Ojo, expressed his sorrow, calling Adepoyigi’s murder “deeply saddening and utterly painful.” His words echoed through a town now gripped by fear and frustration. With kidnappings becoming brazen and frequent, residents wonder if safety is now a luxury they can no longer afford.
The Ondo State Police Command, yet to confirm the killing, has deployed detectives to investigate. But the burning question remains: Will justice be served, or will Adepoyigi’s tragic fate become just another statistic in Nigeria’s growing insecurity crisis?
A Call for Action
As Ose mourns its fallen leader, his death must not be in vain. Stronger security measures, swift justice, and a fight against the growing menace of kidnapping are no longer negotiable. His memory should serve as a wake-up call—one that pushes the government to act before more innocent lives are lost.
