Kidnapped Kwara monarch dies in captivity after N18m ransom payment

The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Aweda, who was kidnapped from his palace by terrorists on April 17, 2026, has been confirmed dead after payment of N18 million ransom, out of the N21 million demanded.
It was also gathered that the community had bought two brand new motocycles and provided 100 litres of petrol demanded by the kidnappers, yet he was not released.
It was learned that when community people sought to speak with the monarch, the terrorists demanded additional money, at which point they suspected that he had died while in their den.
Sources said his death was announced in a voice message obtained from ...