Police rescue kidnapped Kwara traditional ruler, two others
The traditional ruler and the two other victims, identified as Maryam Abubakar and Aisha Ilyasu, were abducted from Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area on 22 August, according to the police.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported on 24 August that the Kwara State Police Command had confirmed the abduction of the traditional ruler but disputed reports that other residents had also been kidnapped during the attack.
PREMIUM TIMES reported on 24 August that suspected bandits had also abducted Iya Ayoka, the first wife of the Baale of Dabu community in Ifelodun Local Government Area.
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