Kidnappers Demand N450m Ransom for Kwara Monarch, Son, and Adanla Residents

Gunmen who abducted Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, the Oniwo of Aafin, his son Olaolu, and several Adanla-Irese residents are demanding a total ransom of N450 million for their release. The development has raised concerns about the worsening security situation in Kwara South.

The kidnappers are demanding N150 million for the monarch and his son, and an additional N300 million for eight Adanla residents abducted in a separate incident. The Coordinator of the Kwara South Joint Community Security Watch Network, Elder Olaitan Oyin-Zubair, confirmed the ransom demands, saying negotiations are underway.

The monarch was abducted on new year when gunmen stormed the royal palace in Aafin community. His wife, Felicia Olaonipekun, was shot in the arm during the attack. The Adanla residents were abducted on

In a related case, kidnappers of two brothers in Edo are demanding N200 million ransom. Residents and community leaders are appealing to authorities to intensify security operations and ensure the safe release of all abducted victims. The Kwara State Police Command has yet to comment on the ransom demands.