Author: Kwara Reporters

The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Aweda, who was kidnapped from his palace by terrorists on April 17, 2026, has been confirmed dead after payment of N18 million ransom, out of the N21 million demanded.It was also gathered that the community had bought two brand new motocycles and provided 100 litres of petrol demanded by the kidnappers, yet he was not released.It was learned that when community people sought to speak with the monarch, the terrorists demanded additional money, at which point they suspected that he had died while in…

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Soliu Mujeeb, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 60-year-old electrician, Mr Olarewaju Afolabi, in Ilorin, Kwara State.The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Mohammed, made this known on Sunday, while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ilorin on the outcome of an intensive investigation into the victim’s disappearance.The victim was reported to have left his residence on June 7, 2026, to inspect an electrical installation project but failed to return home, raising concern among family members.Mohammed said, “The matter was…

Elders and general stakeholders in the Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC), have condemned the choice of the Speaker, state Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi-Salihu as the party’s 2027 gubernatorial candidate, describing him as lacking capability, ability and charisma to fly the APC flag.They said that the APC candidate does not represent the strongest political option available to the party to win the next year guber race.The elders warned that unless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national leadership of the party wade into the raging crisis that had emerged from the Speaker’s candidature, the party may lose Kwara State to…

At least six people have been allegedly killed in a suspected cult related attack around the Post Office area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.The incident, it was gathered, happened on Sunday night around past 8pm.The development triggered heightened security presence and concerns among residents on Monday.When KwaraReporters visited the scene on Monday morning, several police patrol vehicles were stationed in the area, while many shops along the usually busy corridor remained shut.A resident who simply identified himself as Abdul, said the attackers struck at about 8pm, killing six people, including a prominent lotto operator in the area.“They came with…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of the state are being held within the Old Oyo National Park.Makunde made this revelation on Friday while giving an update on the rescue efforts of the kidnapped victims nearly four weeks after their abduction.The governor said security agencies are actively working to secure the safe release of the victims, who were whisked away during coordinated attacks on schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities on May 15, 2026.According to him, intelligence reports indicate that the abductees remain within the…

Suspected terrorists on Thursday night launched coordinated attacks on several communities in Isin and Ifelodun Local Government Areas of Kwara State, kidnapping scores of residents and killing one person during a gun battle in Famole community.Sources told KwaraReporters that the assailants simultaneously invaded Gaa-Oke Abba and Gaa-Alla communities in Isin Local Government Area, as well as Famole community in Ifelodun Local Government Area.According to a source familiar with the incidents, the attackers struck the affected communities at about 10pm, abducting several people and leaving residents fleeing for safety.The source disclosed that in Gaa-Alla community, at least two persons were kidnapped…

The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki (Imam Fulani) on his appointment as the new Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate.In a congratulatory message, Sarkin Gobir described the appointment, which was approved by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, as well-deserved and a recognition of Sheikh Dasuki’s unwavering commitment to the growth of Islam, exemplary character, and years of dedicated service to the Muslim community.The Sarkin Gobir expressed confidence in the new Chief Imam’s ability to provide sound spiritual guidance,…

Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Kwara State have lamented the deplorable condition of road infrastructure in the state, appealing to President Bola Tinubu to urgently facilitate the completion of the abandoned Oko-Olowo/Moro Bridge and Ohan Bridge projects.The transporters said that the continued neglect of the infrastructure is crippling economic activities and worsening hardship across Kwara North district.The transport unions made the appeal during a joint press conference in Ilorin on Thursday, describing the bridges as critical links connecting several communities in Kwara North district to…

Kidnap plot on another set of Students foiledNigerian security forces made up of troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), officers of the Nigerian Police Force and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDCDC) on Wednesday ambushed notorious bandit kingpin, Ibrahim Bastuji and his fighters as they made to attack a school and residents of Iluke Bunu, Kabba LGA of Kogi State.According to security sources, the security forces, supported by Kogi State vigilantes, killed scores of the bandits. Their leader, Bastuji, was believed killed in the ambush.The sources further disclosed that the operation to ambush…

Armed bandits have abducted about six residents in a late-night attack on Rukpete Village in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.According to a community source, the incident occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026.The attackers reportedly carried out the operation quietly, initially kidnapping seven individuals.The source disclosed that one elderly victim was later released by the assailants, while the remaining six victims were taken away.The victims, comprising four men and two women, were abducted before security operatives could intervene.It was further gathered that some of the abducted victims were children under the age of 14, heightening…