Monday, April 20, 2026 - Suspected bandits have abducted a traditional ruler, his wife, and one other resident during a midnight attack on Olayinka community in Agunjin District, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The attackers reportedly stormed the palace of Oba Salman
Aweda around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, shooting sporadically to
scare residents before whisking the monarch and two others away to an unknown
destination.
A local source who confirmed the attack said the monarch is
one of the recently graded traditional rulers.
The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Abdulrasheed
Yusuf, assured that efforts were underway to secure the victims’ release.
"We are deeply concerned about this incident and are
taking swift and decisive action in collaboration with security agencies,”
Yusuf said during a visit to the community on Saturday.
He said a joint search-and-rescue operation involving
security operatives, forest guards, and local vigilantes had been launched
across surrounding forests and neighbouring communities.
“The operation is aimed at ensuring the safe rescue of the
abducted monarch,” he added.
Yusuf also appealed for calm and urged residents to provide
useful intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.
“Community cooperation remains critical in addressing
security challenges and restoring peace,” he said.
0 Comments