Nelson Adepoyigi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been abducted by gunmen in Ose LGA of Ondo state.
Adepoyigi, who chairs Ifon ward five in the council area, was kidnapped on Monday evening along the Ifon-Owo road.
Confirming the incident on Tuesday, Olayinka Ayanlade, police spokesperson in Ondo, said the politician was kidnapped at the entrance of his farm.
The command spokesperson said efforts were underway to track down the suspects, while also appealing to residents to assist with any information that could aid the operation.
“I can confirm to you that the chairman of APC ward 5 was kidnapped at the entrance of his farm along Ifon-Owo Road,” he said.
“At the receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ifon, in collaboration with hunters, VGN and Nigeria Army personnel, launched a manhunt for the suspect(s).
“Meanwhile, citizens are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.”