US EditionKwara monarch regains freedom from bandits after heavy ransom, 25 days in captivity
Oba Kamilu Salami was freed after 25 days in captivity when Bayagan-Ile community paid a large ransom in two parts without government aid, officials said.
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Kwara Monarch Released After Ransom Payment
The traditional ruler of Bayagan Ile community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Kamilu Salami, has been released after spending 25 days in captivity. The monarch, who was abducted by bandits while working on his farm last month, regained freedom on Tuesday night. Spokesperson of the community, Ayinla Lawal, confirmed the development in a telephone interview on Wednesday. Salami said the monarch was released after the communi…
Kwara monarch regains freedom from bandits after heavy ransom, 25 days in captivity
Residents of Bayagan-Ile community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, jubilated wildly on Tuesday following the release of their traditional ruler, Oba Kamilu Salami, by armed bandits. He regained his freedom from bandits captivity after 25 days in their den, after he was kidnapped in his farm. Elated residents of the community stormed the palace of the monarch following news of his release as they crowded to catch a glimpse of th…
Bandits collect ransom twice, free Kwara traditional ruler after 25 days in captivity
Bandits have released Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan-Ile community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state, after 25 days in captivity. The traditional ruler was freed on Tuesday at about 7pm after his family and community members paid a ransom. Rafiu Ayinla Lawal, a senior member of the royal family, confirmed the monarch’s release on Wednesday. Lawal said residents of Ojibara at home and in the diaspora jointly raised the r…
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