Kwara Monarch Abducted, N400M Ransom Demanded

Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, the traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Nigeria===Kwara State, was abducted by ten armed terrorists. The abduction occurred shortly after miners had paid him a visit, and the attackers demanded money allegedly given to him. The monarch's brother, initially abducted, was later abandoned due to exhaustion. The abductors have since demanded a N400 million ransom for Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda's release. In response, the Nigeria===Kwara State Police Command, led by Commissioner Adekimi Ojo, launched an operation, arresting 42 illegal miners, though their direct involvement in the abduction is still under investigation. Abdulrasheed Yusuf, Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, has expressed concern and is working with security agencies to secure the monarch's release, intensifying search efforts with forest guards and local vigilantes. The incident has heightened fears and raised concerns about insecurity in Kwara South.