Gunmen abduct two LG workers and five others in Kwara

Gunmen have kidnapped seven persons, including two senior officials of the Kwara State Local Government Service Commission along the Omu-Aran/Ilorin Road. The victims identified as Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, the Head of the Legal Department of Oke-Ero Local Government and the Head of Personnel Management of the council, whose name could not be confirmed were abducted along others at Corner Eleyin along the Omu-Aran/Ilorin Expressway while returning to Ilorin on Friday, April 25, 2025.  The incident, which occurred at about 5:45pm, involved five gunmen who ambushed the two private vehicles before leading the passengers into the bush. The spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident on Saturday. The Kwara State Police Command confirms a kidnap incident reported at about 5:45 p.m. on Friday, 25th April 2025, at Eleyin village via Isanlu-Isin. It was reported that about five armed men blocked the highway, stopping two private vehicles, forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location,” the statement read.  “Following the report, the command, in collaboration with the military and vigilantes, launched a swift operation, leading to the successful rescue of two victims, Ganiyu Ajayi and Kolawole Adeyemi. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining five victims and apprehend the perpetrators. The command has intensified security measures across the area, including aggressive bush combing, strategic patrols, and intelligence-driven operations to prevent further occurrences “We assure the public that robust strategies are in place to tackle criminal activities and safeguard lives and property across the state. Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive by providing timely and credible information to security agencies. Further updates will be provided as necessary.  The post Gunmen abduct two LG workers and five others in Kwara appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.