After Five Days in the Captivity of Bandits, Kwara Monarch, Oba Iwedunmoye I, Freed
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has reportedly regained his freedom about five
Traditional ruler of Igbesi community, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has been freed after being held captive by suspected bandits for five days, according to THISDAY investigations. The monarch was reportedly kidnapped when bandits invaded his community in Igbesi town, which is situated in Kwara State's Kwara South senatorial district. Despite the recent establishment of a Nigeria Army battalion formation in nearby Omu-Aran town, the attack took place in Igbesi town.
A family source, who wished to remain anonymous, informed THISDAY in Ilorin that the Kabiyesi Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Oyinloye, was released today, Thursday, without any ransom being paid. The monarch was reportedly freed within the past two hours.
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