Gunmen Abduct Kwara Monarch and Wife in Palace Raid

On a Saturday morning, gunmen raided the palace of Oba Salman Aweda in Olayinka Village, Kwara State, abducting both the monarch and his wife. The attack occurred around 1 AM, with residents describing the operation as swift and terrifying, as the heavily armed bandits fired sporadically.

This incident is part of a worrying trend of kidnappings in the area, with local leaders calling for urgent federal intervention to enhance security. Hadji Abdulrashe Yusuf, the chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, expressed deep concern over the incident and announced ongoing efforts to rescue the victims, involving security agencies and local vigilantes.

He urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with the ongoing operations. The attack underscores the worsening security situation in the region, with calls for improved local security structures and support from the federal government to combat the rising tide of kidnappings.