Armed bandits have abducted the Ojibara of Bayagan, Oba Kamilu Salami, plunging Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State into fear and uncertainty.
According to early accounts, the royal father was taken in the early hours of Saturday while tending to his farm. Witnesses described the ambush as swift and unexpected.
The attackers overpowered him before anyone could intervene.
Full details of the assault remain sketchy as security agencies work to verify the sequence of events.
Residents say the incident has heightened an already growing concern about rising insecurity across several communities in the state.
The sudden nature of the attack sent shockwaves through Bayagan and neighbouring areas.
This leaves families worried about their safety and the wellbeing of their traditional ruler.
As of the time of reporting, the Kwara State Police Command has not released a formal confirmation or comment regarding the abduction.
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Citizens are now urging authorities to act swiftly to secure the monarch’s release and strengthen security within rural communities.
