7 h. ago Abducted Kwara Monarch Released After 25 Days In Kidnappers’ Den

The community said the monarch was released after the payment of an undisclosed sum of money. The post Abducted Kwara Monarch Released After 25 Days In Kidnappers’ Den appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Abducted Kwara Monarch Regains Freedom After 25 Days In Captivity

Relief has finally come to the Bayagan-Ile community in Ifelodun Local Government Area as their traditional ruler, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan, regained his freedom from kidnappers. The monarch, who was abducted on November 29, 2025, while working on his farm, returned to his community late Tuesday evening. Sources close to the palace […]

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1 week ago “Fulanis That Kidnapped Us On Enugu Highway Spoke Igbo” – Survivor Recounts Four

A young man who survived a recent kidnapping along the Ugwogo Nike–Opi–Nsukka Road in Enugu State has shared a chilling account of his four days in captivity, exposing how criminal gangs operate along the busy highway. In a Facebook post shared by Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, the victim, identified as Peter, said he was abducted around […] The post “Fulanis That Kidnapped Us On Enugu Highway Spoke Igbo” – Survivor Recounts Four-Day Encounter appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kwara community faults police inaction over abducted monarch

The Bayagan-Ile community faults police inaction over its abducted monarch, Kamilu Salami, and calls on the government for urgent intervention. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-community-faults-police-inaction-over-abducted-monarch/

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2 w. ago Kwara community alleges police silence after monarch abduction

The Bayagan-Ile community alleges police silence following the Kwara monarch abduction, urging government intervention to secure the ruler’s safe release. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-community-alleges-police-silence-after-monarch-abduction/

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2 w. ago Ten Days After Abduction, Kwara Community Cries Out For Monarch’s Release

The monarch, who is still being held captive inside a thick forest, was abducted ten days ago while on his farm. The post Ten Days After Abduction, Kwara Community Cries Out For Monarch’s Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Gunmen abduct two Chinese nationals in Kwara amid rising kidnapping cases

Two Chinese nationals working on a major road construction project in Kwara State have been abducted by armed men, further read more Gunmen abduct two Chinese nationals in Kwara amid rising kidnapping cases

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3 w. ago Military rescues 18 in Borno, Kogi, bandits kidnap Kwara women

Nigerian Army troops conduct successful military rescue operations, freeing 18 abducted victims in Borno and Kogi, while bandits kidnap two in Kwara. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-rescues-18-in-borno-kogi-bandits-kidnap-kwara-women/

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3 w. ago Kwara traditional ruler, six others escape from bandits after vigilante raid

Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, along with six other abductees, has read more Kwara traditional ruler, six others escape from bandits after vigilante raid

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3 w. ago Traditional ruler abducted in Kwara, heightening fears over worsening insecurity

A traditional ruler in Kwara State, the Ojibara of Bayagan, Oba Kamilu Salami, has reportedly been abducted by bandits, deepening read more Traditional ruler abducted in Kwara, heightening fears over worsening insecurity

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3 w. ago What’s your opinion on President Tinubu’s withdrawal of police personnel from VIPs amid security challenges?

Following the backlashes stemming from the kidnapping of students in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara states, and the abduction of Christian worshippers in Kwara, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs). KINGSLEY ALUMONA sampled the opinions of some Nigerians on this matter. Their views: Idowu Kayode President Tinubu’s […]

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3 w. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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4 w. ago Atiku Faults FG for Celebrating Release of Abductees, Says Kidnappers Are Walking Free

The comment followed the rescue of abductees in Niger, Kwara and Kebbi states with the presidency saying no ransom was paid. The post Atiku Faults FG for Celebrating Release of Abductees, Says Kidnappers Are Walking Free appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Kidnapping spree escalates as FG negotiates hostages’ freedom

A recent kidnapping spree in Kwara & Kano sees more abductions despite the FG negotiating for hostages’ freedom. Security operations intensify amid public Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-spree-escalates-as-fg-negotiates-hostages-freedom/

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4 w. ago FG Enabling Insecurity, Tinubu Has Lost Control Of His Govt — Adebayo

The SDP 2023 presidential candidate's comments come as armed groups have abducted several people in Kebbi, Kwara and Niger states since last Monday. The post FG Enabling Insecurity, Tinubu Has Lost Control Of His Govt — Adebayo appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Kwara: Police confirm shooting, abduction of 10 in Isapa community

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the reported shooting incident in Isapa community via Obbo-Ile Village, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday evening, where 10 persons were abducted.

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4 w. ago BREAKING: Bandits strike in Kwara again, abduct pregnant woman, 10 others

Tribune Online gathered that the attack occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Monday, armed bandits stormed the community with a large herd of cattle, firing shots indiscriminately.

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last month ‘This Is Not Enough’, Rapper Falz Urges Nigerians To Ask Questions After ‘Releases’ Of Kidnap Victims

Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has called on citizens to take action and hold their representatives accountable following the recent release of kidnap victims abducted in Kwara and Niger States. In a video posted on his X account, Falz expressed frustration over the government’s lack of transparency. He acknowledged the […]

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last month No Government Can Completely Eliminate Terrorism — Sheikh Gumi

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged Nigerians to remain patient and avoid despair over the country’s persistent security challenges, insisting that no government in the world can completely eliminate terrorism. Speaking against the backdrop of recent abductions in Kwara State and other parts of the country, Gumi argued that it was unrealistic to […]

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last month Jandor hails Tinubu’s swift response to Kwara, Niger abductions

Adediran noted that the coordinated rescue operations supervised by the President were already yielding encouraging results. 

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