Kidnappers demand ransom for Kwara monarch and others
Three to four sentences introducing the situation:
Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N450 million for the release of Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, his son Olaolu, and other abducted residents in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State. The abductors are asking for N150 million for the monarch and his son, and N300 million for eight other victims taken from Adanla-Irese. The attacks have caused fear and distress among families and residents, who are appealing for government intervention. Security agencies say they are working to rescue the victims.
What happened
- Oba Simeon Olaonipekun and his son Olaolu were abducted from Aafin community after gunmen stormed the monarch’s palace.
- The kidnappers demanded N150 million for the monarch and his son, and N300 million for eight others abducted in Adanla-Irese.
- The monarch’s wife, Felicia Olaonipekun, was shot in the arm during the attack and taken to hospital.
- Residents reported that the attacks occurred on December 31, 2025, in Aafin and on December 26, 2025, in Adanla.
- The police say they are not aware of any ransom requests, but efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted victims.
