Armed bandits have abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, the Kabiyesi Onigbesi of Igbesi land, alongside other residents.*
The attack occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, when gunmen stormed the community.
According to local sources the monarch, other residents were taken to an unknown location during the raid, though the exact number of victims could not be confirmed as of press time.
The incident is coming amid a spate of reported kidnapping attacks across different parts of Kwara State within the past 24 hours, raising fresh concerns over security in the state.
Security agencies are yet to issue an official statement on the attack.
