Police arrest 42 illegal miners over abduction of Kwara monarch

Adekimi Ojo, Kwara State Commissioner of Police, has confirmed the apprehension of 42 amerciable miners aft the abduction of Oba Salman Olátúnjí Aweda, of Olayinka assemblage successful Ifelodun Local Government Area.

The Kwara Police main said the monarch was abducted by 10 afloat equipped terrorists connected Saturday evening pursuing the outgo of royalty earlier to him successful the time by miners.

“The terrorists broke down the doorway of his palace, fetched him from 1 of the rooms and demanded for wealth the miners gave him earlier successful the day.

“The monarch instantly gave them the wealth and helium was thereafter taken distant with his member who was with him.

“Immediately we got upwind of the development, we swung into action, utilizing drones and different logistics and we yet arrested 42 amerciable miners successful the community.

“I cannot corroborate whether those who abducted the monarch were among the amerciable miners we arrested.

“But investigations inactive proceed connected the development.

“All the suspects are presently astatine the constabulary office successful ilorin” the constabulary commissioner disclosed.

The CP, however, added that portion the monarch was being ferried away, his member who was abducted barefoot without immoderate sandals, told the bandits helium was worn retired and refused to spell up with the journey.

The monarch’s member reportedly told the terrorists to termination him if they wish,...