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Kwara State
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Survivor Reports 25 Deaths Among Kidnapped Kwara Residents
A rescued victim reports that 25 people died in captivity, including three from snake bites, after being held by armed bandits for six months.
August 9, 2026
Governor AbdulRazaq Welcomes 163 Freed Woro Kidnap Victims
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has safely received 163 people rescued from captivity in Woro, Kaiama, while crediting enhanced state and federal security measures for the successful mission.
August 8, 2026
President Tinubu Commends Joint Rescue of 308 Kidnapped Victims
President Bola Tinubu has praised security agencies for the successful rescue of 308 kidnapping victims from Kwara and Niger states during a major joint operation.
August 5, 2026
President Tinubu Praises Rescue of 308 Kidnapped Individuals in Kwara and Niger
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the joint security operation that successfully rescued 308 kidnapping victims from forests in Kwara and Niger states.
August 5, 2026
Kwara State Police Launch Strict Traffic Law Enforcement
The Kwara State Police Command has initiated a crackdown on traffic law violations to improve road safety and reduce accidents across the state.
August 5, 2026
Kwara State Confirms Release of 176 Abductees
A total of 176 people taken during a violent February raid in Kwara State have been freed, according to local government officials.
August 5, 2026
Kwara APC Candidates Launch Appreciation Tour in Ekiti and Oke-Ero
APC candidates in Kwara State, led by Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu, visited Ekiti and Oke-Ero to thank traditional leaders and supporters for their role in the recent primaries.
August 1, 2026
Sixteen Individuals Detained by Kwara Police for Assorted Felonies
Kwara State Police have apprehended 16 suspects for a variety of serious crimes, including kidnapping, robbery, and homicide, following several investigations across the state.
July 31, 2026
Abduction reported as armed gang strikes Kwara village
Armed assailants kidnapped a resident of Lata Nna in Kwara State on Thursday, prompting renewed calls for federal government intervention to address the rising security crisis.
July 30, 2026
Kwara Kidnapping Crisis: Families Say N155 Million Ransom Payment Rejected
Families in Kwara State report that kidnappers rejected a N155 million ransom payment, leaving 176 residents abducted since a violent February attack.
July 30, 2026