Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 5, Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi.
The incident was said to have occurred on Monday evening at the entrance of his farm along the Ifon-Owo road.
According to sources in the community, the gunmen have reached out to the family of the victim, demanding for 100 million naira to secure his release
The Spokesperson of Ondo State Police Command, DSP Olusola Ayanlade confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure, the state capital on Tuesday
The statement reads: “Upon receiving the report, the DPO Ifon, in collaboration with hunters, local Vigilante Group members, and Nigeria Army personnel, has launched a manhunt for the suspects.”
Ayanlade appealed to member of the public with information that could assist in the rescue operation to come forward and present such to the police.
He equally called on residents of the state to remain vigilant and ensure they eport any suspicious activities in their localities to the police authorities for prompt action.
