{
  "id": 2819666,
  "title": "Bandits kidnap traditional ruler, others in Kwara, use TikTok to demand ransom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/bandits-kidnap-traditional-ruler-others-in-kwara-use-tiktok-to-demand",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T16:10:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/bandits-kidnap-traditional-ruler-others-in-kwara-use-tiktok-to-demand-ransom/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi town and other residents of Isin Local Government Area in Kwara State. The attack occurred over the weekend, during which the monarch and others were taken away and transported to an unknown destination. The suspected bandits have not yet demanded a ransom. Residents have been pleading for immediate action from law enforcement agencies to rescue those taken and deter future attacks. It has also been revealed that the bandits have been using the TikTok account of another kidnapped woman, 23-year-old Babatunde Fasilat, to issue ransom demands. Fasilat was kidnapped on July 26, 2026, in Wande community when her father attempted to defend her. Her father was shot and injured during the incident, and the bandits seized her. They have demanded N20 million for her release, with the kidnappers using her TikTok account to send posts. Senior police officers from the affected local governments confirmed the incident and stated that the police command has initiated a response to the situation.",
  "summary": "Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly kidnapped the traditional ruler of Igbesi town and other residents of the town in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. The monarch, along with other residents were said to have been abducted during an attack by the suspected bandits over the weekend in the town, and taken […] The post Bandits kidnap traditional ruler, others in Kwara, use…",
  "key_points": [
    "Traditional ruler of Igbesi town abducted by suspected bandits.",
    "Bandits use kidnapped woman's TikTok to demand N20 million ransom.",
    "Police initiate response to rescue and deter future attacks."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Bandits kidnap monarch’s wife, demand ₦20 million to free another woman, 23",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/bandits-kidnap-monarchs-wife-demand-20-million-to-free-another-woman",
        "published": "2026-08-23T19:05:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}