Gunmen Abducts Community Chief in Kwara, Police Says Operatives are on Top of the situation

By Bamidele Aremu

Unknown gunmen have abducted Chief Oladipo Raphael Kayode, a prominent community leader, from his residence in Agbele, located in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Sunday.

The abduction, which occurred on Sunday at approximately 9:40 pm, has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing fear for their safety.

This latest incident is part of a worrying spate of kidnappings that have plagued Kwara State in recent times, leaving many to question the effectiveness of security measures in the region.

The family of the abducted chief confirmed that the incident has been reported to the Anti-kidnapping unit of the Kwara State Police Headquarters in Ilorin. Chief Oladipo Raphael Kayode’s whereabouts remains unknown, and no communication or ransom demands have been received from the abductors.

The community is calling for swift action from security agencies to secure the safe release of the abducted chief and to bring an end to the scourge of kidnapping that has gripped the state.

However, When National Pilot contacted the spokesperson for the Kwara state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi on Tuesday, she stated that “the Kwara police command is aware of this disturbing incident, our police operatives are on top of the situation, working assiduously to ensure the kidnapped victim is rescued safely.”