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The traditional ruler of a community in Kwara State, Oba Simeon Olanipekun, has regained his freedom after being abducted by suspected gunmen.

According to members of the monarch’s family, the royal father was released after an additional ransom of ₦12 million was paid to his captors, bringing an end to days of anxiety and uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts.

Oba Olanipekun was reportedly kidnapped from his community under circumstances that sparked fear among residents and raised renewed concerns over the growing wave of abductions targeting prominent individuals across the country.

Photos circulating after his release show the monarch surrounded by family members and well-wishers, many of whom gathered to thank God for his safe return. Sources close to the family disclosed that the monarch appeared visibly weak but stable following his ordeal.

As of the time of filing this report, security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the incident or confirm whether any arrests have been made in connection with the abduction.

The incident adds to the rising cases of kidnapping in Kwara State and other parts of Nigeria, with citizens calling on the government and security operatives to intensify efforts to curb the menace and protect lives and property.

Source: https://www.reportnaija.ng/2026/02/photo-kwara-monarch-regains-freedom.html

We thank GOD for a safe return.

But where are the forest guards?
What about the proposed state police?
Whats the govt plan to curb this festering insecrity?
Is seccasion or regional government the only way out?

When you embrace a cobra, expect continuous bites...

Nigeria my country. Things are really bad

Chai, this tribe people have suffered, e no go better for Tinubu.....
Anyway it is family affairs...

Just imagine what's going on in a country, imagine the backwardness and shame been brought upon it's citizens cause of tribalism

LEMME HOLD MY LAFF

You mean a whole Monarch turned into a Rag-Dirty-Man ? ? ? ....

GOD..!!!

The Bandits will not die well

See the man face, him don see hell come back

Chai... it's not easy. Na only God know wetin dey run for the baba mind as him seat down so.

So kidnapping has been so easy that our security agencies cannot track down these kidnappers. Its a pity!

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I read elsewhere that 12 million naira was paid as ransom.

Bandit no wn respect our elders.

Air-pus oh God

Monarch ke, na only mo remain
Bandits don remove the narch
Tinubu is working

everything na 32million, they had paid an initial payment of 20million

tenpipsperday:
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I read elsewhere that 12 million naira as paid as ransom.

Baba don see shege for kidnapper's hands.

Don't expect peace anywhere Islam thrives

Goodmarlian:
See the man face, him don see hell come back

He really saw hell; never wish anyone including your enemy to be kidnapped in the North. All kidnap are evil but it's more severe to be kidnapped in the North.

Baba has seen it all...

Choi.

Shey na una like Islam.. Islam no be for Yoruba

. They should prepare Poundo yam with Egusisoup for baba and take him to Hospital to rest

Monarch wey no sabi disappear Na Monalisa

UHLmoving:
We thank GOD for a safe return.

But where are the forest guards?
What about the proposed state police?
Whats the govt plan to curb this festering insecrity?
Is seccasion or regional government the only way out?

Funny enough,Nobody has been Captured?
This means there Are Inner Collaboration ( local Villages/ Town People Involved - For by giving Information- to the Terrorists,when to Strike!
•Death To ALL -Terrorist, Bandits ,Kidnappers -Sponsorers and Criminals, Asking For Money.

Emmolap:
everything na 32million, they had paid an initial payment of 20million

Interesting. During buhari, Femi Adesina, a Yoruba like me, declared openly YOUR LAND OR YOUR LIFE and my fellow Yoruba people were hailing him. Today where is he?.. He thought it was only the people of Plateau that will be affected. And he is a pastor



It is playing out.

Emmalez:
Source: https://www.reportnaija.ng/2026/02/photo-kwara-monarch-regains-freedom.html

Now that kings are becoming target of kidnapper, what is the assurance that they can not comes again?

All this bandits no get joy, naso that Emir of Zamfara collect and Gobir dead

Juju no dey catch terrorist 🤷🏿

https://www.nairaland.com/6808232/emir-bungudu-hassan-attahiru-released

Yoruba and Fulanis are one. Tinubu 2022

He will surely vote for tinubu again, I trust him...

E be like say the bandits more-knack the monarch

How many times will this News make fp? Dis nairaland self