Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - At The traditional ruler of the0 Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, has d!ed in captivity.
The monarch was abducted kidnapped last month.
His abductors reportedly demanded N21 million in cash, two
new motorcycles, and a jerrycan of petrol as conditions for his release.
It was gathered that the community has paid a substantial
ransom to secure his release.
The monarch's d3ath was confirmed in an emotional voice
message obtained by SaharaReporters from a member of a committee involved in
efforts to secure his freedom.
In the message, the committee member announced the tragic
development to members of the Olayinka community, describing the monarch's
d3ath as an act of God's will despite extensive efforts by residents, family
members, community leaders, and religious figures to secure his safe return.
Quoting from the message, the committee member said:
"Allah in His mercy said in the Holy Qur'an that we all human beings on
earth belong to Him, and to Him we shall return, whether when we expect it or
when we do not expect it
"This is to inform the Olayinka community, both male
and female, young and old, that our beloved father, His Royal Highness Alhaji
Salman Olatunji, the monarch of Olayinka, has answered the call of his Creator.
The will of God has come to pass on him."
The speaker said all the reports and rumours circulating
about the monarch's fate has now been confirmed, noting that every effort made
to rescue him ultimately failed.
"All the rumours everyone has been hearing from
different angles, and all the efforts that have been made by family members,
residents, committees and Islamic clerics, have now led to this moment. The
will of God has happened. Whether one likes it or not, every soul will return
to its Creator, and nobody knows the means through which that return will
come," he said.
"Oh Allah, we accept our fate. All the indigenes of Olayinka, both Muslims and Christians, should please accept the will of God. Since last week, committees have carried out investigations and made efforts while praying that God would return him home safely. But man proposes and God disposes.
“God has taken the monarch from the people of Olayinka. Please let us accept our fate. On behalf of all Muslims and Christians in the Olayinka community, this is to announce to you that Oba Salman of Olayinka has died and returned to his Creator. May God forgive his shortcomings.”
The speaker further disclosed that members of the Muslim
community had concluded plans to hold Islamic funeral prayers for the late
monarch even though his body had not been recovered.
"As required by Islamic rites, all members of the
Olayinka Muslim community in Lagos are requested to gather by 8 a.m. to perform
prayers and Janazah for him. Although we have not been able to locate his body,
Islam teaches that funeral rites can still be performed even when the deceased
is not physically present,” he said.
"God forgive him and be with the people of Olayinka.
May God reward all our efforts regarding Oba Salman. We are meeting at the Epe
Muslim community.”
A Kwara resident recently released by bandits confirmed that
the monarch d!ed despite the community paying a substantial ransom.
According to the source, the ruler was abducted about a
month ago by suspected kidnappers, who later opened negotiations with community
representatives.
The captors reportedly received the ransom package, N21
million in cash, two new motorcycles, and a jerrycan of petrol, before the
tragic outcome was revealed.
"The traditional ruler of Olayinka in Ifelodun Local
Government Area was k!lled by his abductors despite the ransom payment made by
the community," the source said.
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