50 h. 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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62 h. 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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66 h. 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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7 d. ago Bandits give Kwara community seven days to pay N300m ransom for 10 victims

Armed bandits who kidnapped 10 people in Isapa, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on November 25, 2025, have issued a one-week ultimatum to the community to pay a N300 million ransom for the release of the victims.

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9 d. ago Monarch urges youth participation in sports to curb crime, terrorism

A traditional leader in Sokoto urges increased youth sports participation as a powerful tool to steer young people away from crime, terrorism, and idleness Read More: https://punchng.com/monarch-urges-youth-participation-in-sports-to-curb-crime-terrorism/

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9 d. ago Kwara Traditional Ruler, Six Others Escape From Bandits’ Den

The bandits had earlier demanded N150 million from the community before the traditional ruler could be freed. The post Kwara Traditional Ruler, Six Others Escape From Bandits’ Den appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Kwara: Traditional ruler, six others escape from kidnappers’ den

The kidnapped traditional ruler of Bayagan community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, regained his freedom on Sunday evening.

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1 week ago Kwara South suffers banditry because govt has abandoned its responsibility — Prof Omotosho, President, Kwara indigenes

Professor James Sunday Omotosho is the president of the Association of Kwara-Ekiti Indigenes. In this interview with BIOLA AZEEZ, the community leader talked on insecurity in the land and possible measures to curtail it.  Excerpts: How did we get here talking of the pervading insecurity in the land? I am not a politician, but I […]

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2 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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2 w. ago Abductions: Zamfara Rules Out School Closure, Introduces Security Measures

In the last few days, gunmen have carried out major school abductions in Kebbi and Niger states, forcing several states to close schools as a precautionary measure. The post Abductions: Zamfara Rules Out School Closure, Introduces Security Measures appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Gov Abdulrazaq Receives Rescued Victims Of Kwara Church Abduction

The attack had sparked a protest by angry youths in the community. The post Gov Abdulrazaq Receives Rescued Victims Of Kwara Church Abduction appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: 50 pupils escape as Niger CAN confirms 253 still held after Papiri school abduction

The confirmation came days after suspected terrorists stormed the school and abducted a total of 303 pupils, students, and 12 staff members.

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2 w. ago Students Abduction: Taraba Govt Orders Revert To Day Schooling Across State

The development comes following spates of reported abductions by gunmen across the country. The post Students Abduction: Taraba Govt Orders Revert To Day Schooling Across State appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Kwara gov meets security chiefs as Army, police deploy tactical teams

Kwara’s governor convenes a meeting to enhance Kwara State security, deploying new tactical teams to combat kidnapping gangs after a recent community attac Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-meets-security-chiefs-as-army-police-deploy-tactical-teams/

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2 w. ago Kwara attack: Church releases names of 38 abducted worshippers

Residents of Eruku community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have released the names and ages of the persons abducted in last Tuesday’s attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, Eruku. They said the youngest victim is seven years old, while the oldest is 64.

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2 w. ago Niger School Attack Attempt To Discredit Tinubu, Says Kogi West Senator

Lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, has condemned attacks and kidnappings of school children in Niger State. Karimi attributed the abductions to mischief makers aimed at discrediting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Niger School abduction was coming barely days after 25 schoolgirls were kidnapped in Kebbi State, and after terrorists invaded […]

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2 w. ago Kebbi abduction: Teachers’ Union questions NSCDC school protection squad’s effectiveness

“If a vice principal can be killed and students abducted in broad daylight, then we must ask: what exactly are the NSCDC school guards doing?

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2 w. ago Two farmers killed, four abducted as fresh attack hits Kwara community

Barely 24 hours after gunmen attacked a church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, another tragedy has read more Two farmers killed, four abducted as fresh attack hits Kwara community

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2 w. ago Kwara Gov Congratulates Sheikh Habeebullah Adam On 67th Birthday

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq joined  Muslims, especially the Markaz community in Nigeria and beyond, to celebrate the director of Arabic and Islamic Training Centre (Markaz Agege),  Sheikh Mohammed Habeebullah Adam el-ilory on his 67th birth anniversary. The governor commended the Muslim scholar for his unimpeachable contributions to nation building, interfaith dialogue, and strong […]

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3 w. ago Church Attack: Kwara Community Residents Protest Police Role

Residents of Eruku community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have voiced anger over how the police handled the deadly attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, in the town, which left some worshippers dead and others abducted on Tuesday night. Recall that a gang of heavily armed gunmen stormed the church […]

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