Forest guards search for abducted Kwara monarch and wife
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Forest Guards have initiated rescue operations for Oba Salman Aweda, the traditional ruler of Olayinka Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, who was abducted from his palace in the early hours of Saturday. His wife and another individual were also taken. The incident has caused panic in the community, with residents reportedly fleeing. Oba Aweda was recently installed by the state government. The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government Area, Abdulrasheed Yusuf, confirmed the incident, describing it as deeply troubling. He stated that a coordinated search-and-rescue operation involving security operatives, forest guards, and local vigilantes has been launched across surrounding forests and neighboring settlements to ensure the safe return of the abducted monarch. Yusuf appealed to residents for credible intelligence and urged calm, reassuring them of the authorities' commitment to securing the victims' safe return and preventing further attacks. This abduction has reignited concerns about a potential resurgence of banditry in Kwara South.
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