BREAKING: Kwara Under Siege As Terrorists Abduct Traditional Ruler In Ifelodun Council Area

Residents said the attack happened suddenly, leaving the community in fear and confusion.

Terrorists have reportedly abducted a traditional ruler, Oba Bayagan, in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, triggering fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity plaguing communities across the state.

SaharaReporters learnt that the monarch was kidnapped on Saturday, although details surrounding the incident remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report.

Residents said the attack happened suddenly, leaving the community in fear and confusion.

Kwara State has battled a disturbing rise in violent crimes in recent years, with rural communities increasingly targeted by armed groups.

Just two weeks ago, terrorists invaded a church in Eruku, Ekiti LGA, abducting worshippers during a service. The victims were later rescued after security intervention.

Days later, another armed gang stormed Isapa community, also in the Ekiti axis, kidnapping at least 11 residents, including women and youth.

The latest abduction of Oba Bayagan has heightened tension across Ifelodun and neighbouring LGAs.

SaharaReporters previously reported that two residents of Manba Village in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State have been abducted after terrorists stormed the community through the Rogun axis late Friday night.

A community source told SaharaReporters that the attackers invaded the village at about 11pm, shooting sporadically as residents fled for safety.

“The gunmen came through Rogun and headed straight into Manba. They operated freely and took two people away,” the source said, adding that fear has gripped surrounding villages.