Bandits Abduct Monarch, Another Monarch’s First Wife, Others in Kwara Communities
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin About 10 suspected bandits have reportedly abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi town and other residents of the town in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.
In the early hours of the weekend, a group of suspected bandits carried out a devastating attack on two Kwara South senatorial communities, abducting a traditional ruler and the first wife of another monarch. The incident took place in the towns of Igbesi and Dabu, located in Isin and Ifelodun Local Government Areas of Kwara State, respectively.
Despite the recent establishment of a Nigeria Army battalion in Omu-Aran town, the attack occurred, leaving residents in fear and demanding urgent intervention from security agencies.
The monarch of Igbesi town was reportedly abducted during the fierce attack, with the bandits taking him and other residents to an unknown destination. The identities of the abductors remain unclear, and they have yet to make any ransom demands. Similarly, Iya Ayoka, the first wife of the Baale of Dabu community, was kidnapped in the town of Ifelodun LGA.
This incident has heightened concerns among residents, especially as the bandits are believed to be using a kidnapped woman's TikTok account to demand a ransom for her release. The kidnappers have demanded N20 million from Fasilat's family for her safe return, and they are actively using her social media platform as a tool to pressure her family.
Police officers in the affected LGAs have confirmed the incident and reported that the state police command has initiated action to address the situation.
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