Ilorin —Nine victims abducted by terrorists in Adanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, are still being held in captivity after payment of N40 milliom ransom by the community.
A relation of some of the abducted victims, who confided in journalists, yesterday, confirmed that N40 million contributed by members of the community and good spirited citizens had been delivered to the terrorists but the victims were yet to be set free.
He said the community was now in dilemma as the fate of the victims remain unknown despite the payment of the N40million ransom to the terrorists.
According to the anonymous relation, “The terrorists called to inform us that they heard the news report of the victims’ capture and are waiting for security agencies to come to their rescue.”
He blamed some informants in the community helping the terrorists and providing information to them. He, however, appealed to the state government and security agencies to come to the rescue of the victims and secure their release.
Recall that the victims were abducted on December 26, 2025, at the palace of community’s monarch, Oba Olarinoye. The terrorists invaded the palace in search of the monarch and his queen but the duo were not available.
The monarch had traveled to Igbaja town for an event when the terrorists stormed the palace on the fateful day. They, however, abducted the nine victims in place of the monarch and his Queen and marched them into the bush.
