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Local Chief Abducted by Bandits Amid Rising Insecurity

11/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan, was abducted by suspected bandits from his farm in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, on November 29, 2025.
Eyewitnesses reported the ambush by armed assailants.
Locals found his abandoned motorcycle.
No ransom demand has been made.
The kidnapping adds to a trend of insecurity in the region after previous abductions, including 38 church congregants.

History

Historical Context

Boko Haram's insurgency in Nigeria began in 2009, escalating significantly by 2011. The group is notorious for mass kidnappings, including the 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok, which drew global attention. In 2014 alone, over 1,000 kidnappings were reported, reflecting the severe insecurity faced by communities and underscoring the urgent need for effective security measures against terrorism and banditry.

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Story summary

Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan, was abducted by suspected bandits from his farm in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, on November 29, 2025.
Eyewitnesses reported the ambush by armed assailants.
Locals found his abandoned motorcycle.
No ransom demand has been made.
The kidnapping adds to a trend of insecurity in the region after previous abductions, including 38 church congregants.

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