Two Kwara Monarchs Arrested Over Linkage With Kidnappings

Two traditional rulers in Kwara State have been arrested by the police over their alleged linkage with kidnappings.

Their arrest came after security operatives stormed their places where they discovered large sums of money, suspected to be proceeds from kidnappings.

Also helping the police in their investigations are  wives of the monarchs.

The suspects are the King of Alabe and his Queen, arrested after security operatives stormed their palace and the monarch of Babanla, alongside his queens, for allegedly having a hand in the same criminal activities.

During the search at Alabe’s Palace, over ₦90 million in cash was allegedly discovered in the king’s residence, while investigators also traced over ₦30 million hidden in his wife’s account.

The money has been linked directly to the kidnappings and banditry terrorizing the region. The royal couple was immediately taken into custody for further investigation.

For years, fingers have been pointed at Fulani herders for every crime, but this shocking revelation has now exposed how some so-called “community leaders” are the real faces behind the banditry bleeding the land.

In another development, Oyo Monarch Oba Tajudeen Abioye, and the state police command have debunked a viral kidnap case claims linked to the monarch

A viral report had claimed that an Oyo traditional ruler was arrested over the May 2026 Oriire school abduction.

The monarch involved, Oba Tajudeen Abioye, said the reports were false. He stated clearly that he had not been arrested, detained, or invited for questioning by any security agency.