The abductors are now demanding a fresh ransom of ₦30 million for the release of all three captives.
The two individuals who delivered the initial ransom—identified as Bayode Loco and Isimeri—had taken ₦5 million in cash and some food supplies to the kidnappers as agreed during earlier negotiations. However, upon arrival, they were reportedly held hostage by the same gunmen.
Adepoyigi, a ward chairman in Ose LGA, was abducted from his residence in Ifon town at around 10 p.m. on Monday.
Reports indicate that the attackers beat him with sticks before dragging him away.
His wife, upon hearing his cries, rushed outside only to find that he had already been taken by the armed men.
Vanguard gathered that the kidnappers had initially demanded ₦100 million but later reduced the amount to ₦5 million along with food supplies. After receiving the items, they reversed course and issued a fresh demand.
A party chieftain familiar with the matter revealed, “Those who took the ransom to them, as agreed during negotiations, were held by the same kidnappers.”
“They have now turned around to demand a fresh ₦30 million before they can release all three of them.”
Reacting to the development, the Chairman of the Local Government, Hon. Kolapo Ojo, confirmed the kidnappers’ initial agreement to reduce their demand.
“The abductors initially agreed to reduce the ransom to ₦5 million and the provision of some food items,” he said.
Ojo expressed concern over the unfolding events and called for calm, assuring that security agencies are actively handling the situation.