Local News

Prime suspected Killer of kidnapped APC Chairman arrested

THE NEWS YOU NEED

THE Ondo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps has arrested the prime suspect among the killers of Nelson Adepoyigi, who was yhe All Progressives Congress (APC) ward 5 Chairman in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State until his death.

Adepoyigi was kidnapped last month at his residence in Ifon and shot dead by his abductors in the forest after collecting ransom.

The Corps Commander of Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye confirmed the arrest of the prime suspect while parading 32 other suspected criminals in Akure.

According to Adeleye, the suspect has confessed to the killing of the APC ward Chairman and cooperating with Amotekun Corps to aid the arrest of other suspects in connection with the crime.

VAM News

Recent Posts

Presidency clears air over reports of COS Gbajabiamila’s alleged sack

News Update The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to a viral falsehood circulating…

9 hours ago

Christmas: Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju Celebrates Constituents, Assures Of Sustained Prosperity Under Tinubu, Oyebanji Leadership

THE Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, Hon. Ibrahim…

11 hours ago

Christmas: Relief as Youth Reformers Initiative, Aminat Ajibola Foundation Donate Food Bank to Osun Residents

By Abioye Tosin Lawrence | Community & Development Correspondent NEWS UPDATE In a deliberate move…

15 hours ago

Christmas: ‘Embrace Christ’s Virtues’

NEWS UPDATE THE National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanimu Turaki, has urged Nigerians…

19 hours ago

Several Nigerians spend Christmas in darkness

News Update Many Nigerians across the country are celebrating this year’s Christmas in darkness following…

19 hours ago

Yuletide: US announces closure of embassy in Nigeria

THE United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will shut down…

19 hours ago