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  • PHOTOS: Police, Vigilantes Rescue Kidnapped 2Yr Old Child, 11 Women In Kwara

    . PHOTOS: Police, Vigilantes Rescue Kidnapped 2Yr Old Child, 11 Women In Kwara

     Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command, hunters and vigilantes have rescued a two-year-old child and 11 market women who were kidnapped in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The victims were abducted along Ajase-ipo/Oke-Ode road near Oyi Bridge in Yaaru/Olayinka village between 6 and 7 pm last Wednesday while they were returning fr
  • Kwara Police Arrests Doctors & Nurses Over Missing Umbilical Cord & Placenta At Govt Hospital

    . Kwara Police Arrests Doctors & Nurses Over Missing Umbilical Cord & Placenta At Govt Hospital

     The Kwara State Police Command has launched a discreet investigation into the mysterious disappearance of an umbilical cord and placenta at the Government Cottage Hospital in Iloffa, Oke-Ero Local Government Area. The incident, involving a newborn baby, occurred last Sunday and has since sparked significant concern and controversy.Mrs. C. B. A. Wi
  • Two Chinese Nationals Jailed For Illegal Mining In Kwara

    . Two Chinese Nationals Jailed For Illegal Mining In Kwara

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has secured the conviction of two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, for their involvement in illegal mining in Kwara StateThe EFCC, in a statement made available on its Facebook page on Thursday, disclosed that the convicts were first arraigned on April 22 alongside their company, Ebu
  • Teacher Arrested For Rap!ng 16yr Old Students in His Care in Kwara State

    . Teacher Arrested For Rap!ng 16yr Old Students in His Care in Kwara State

     A Secondary School teacher in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, has been arrested for allegedly molesting two 16-year-old students. The incident has sparked significant outrage and concern within the community. The teacher, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken into custody following reports and investigations by local authorities. The poli
  • 63-Yr-Old Land Agent, Taye Hussein Abubakar Dies After Months In Detention At Kwara Correctional Facility

    . 63-Yr-Old Land Agent, Taye Hussein Abubakar Dies After Months In Detention At Kwara Correctional Facility

     Tragedy struck at the Oke Kura Correctional Facility in Ilorin, Kwara State, as a 63-year-old land agent, Alhaji Taye Hussein Abubakar, passed away on Friday morning after reportedly spending over four months in detention.Abubakar's detention stemmed from his involvement in land disputes that led to legal proceedings. Despite being granted ba
  • Ex-Kwara Finance Commissioner Ademola Banu Docked For N1.22bn Fraud

    . Ex-Kwara Finance Commissioner Ademola Banu Docked For N1.22bn Fraud

     A former Commissioner for Finance in Kwara State, Ademola Banu was docked for alleged money laundering and misappropriation of state funds to the tune of N1.22billion before a Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin on Monday.Banu was docked before Justice Evelyn Anyadike by the lorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFC
  • Passengers Groan As Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues Hit Lagos, Abuja, Kwara, Osun

    . Passengers Groan As Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues Hit Lagos, Abuja, Kwara, Osun

     Some commuters in Lagos, Osun, Abuja, and Kwara have deplored the increase in fares within the city, owing to the current fuel scarcity.Similarly, fuel queues have resurfaced in some parts of the state, with most filling stations shut as motorists grapple with the skyrocketing fuel prices.As a result, black marketers have taken advantage of the si
  • Tragedy Strikes As Man Dies After Suffering Seizure While Bus Breaks Down In Kwara State (Video)

    .. Tragedy Strikes As Man Dies After Suffering Seizure While Bus Breaks Down In Kwara State (Video)

     In a heartbreaking incident that unfolded on the roads of Kwara State, tragedy struck when a man suffered a seizure and tragically passed away after the commercial bus he was travelling in broke down on the expressway.Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing ordeal that unfolded as the bus came to a sudden halt due to mechanical failure, leaving passe
  • Police Parade One-Man Interstate Phone Thief, 10 Others In Kwara

    . Police Parade One-Man Interstate Phone Thief, 10 Others In Kwara

     Kwara State Police Command has paraded a suspected one-man notorious interstate phone thief, as well as kidnappers, and armed robbers, among others, in Ilorin, the state capital.Speaking with journalists during the parade, the state commissioner of police, Victor Olaiya, said that the suspect, Shola Adigun Samuel, confessed to being a lone operato
  • Tragedy As Ex-Kwara Senator Rafiu Ibrahim Dies At 57

    . Tragedy As Ex-Kwara Senator Rafiu Ibrahim Dies At 57

     Dr Rafiu Ibrahim, a Senator representing Kwara South from 2015 to 2019, has passed away.Born 12 December 1966 according to Wikipedia, the ex-lawmaker died early Wednesday morning following a short illness, as confirmed by his family through a statement issued by his aide, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir.As quoted by Leadership, a statement issued by the fa
  • Kwara Police Arrest 46 Suspects After Cult Clash

    . Kwara Police Arrest 46 Suspects After Cult Clash

     Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested 46 suspected cultists in Ilorin, the state capital.They were arrested after what police described as disturbing cult activities at different points of the state capital according to the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, in a statement in Ilorin on Monday.One
  • How Kwara Governor, AbdulRasaq Reacted To The Death Of His Deputy, Alabi's Mother

    . How Kwara Governor, AbdulRasaq Reacted To The Death Of His Deputy, Alabi's Mother

     On Friday, April 5, Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq expressed his condolences to the family of his Deputy, Kayode Alabi, following the death of his mother, Ena Maud Alabi.This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, on its X handle on Friday, April 5.Parts of the statement read: "Kwara S
  • Fake EFCC Official, Usman Akogun Nabbed In Kwara

    . Fake EFCC Official, Usman Akogun Nabbed In Kwara

     The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Usman Akogun, who has been posing as an officer of the commission and defrauding victims under the pretext that he could help them procure a soft landing regarding their cases with the Commission. The Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said in a s
  • Police Rescue Additional 6 Children From Suspected Kwara Trafficker In Lagos

    . Police Rescue Additional 6 Children From Suspected Kwara Trafficker In Lagos

     The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of additional six children from a suspected human trafficking syndicate operating in Kwara State. The Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement yesterday said, on Tuesday, at about 12 p.m., “one Alima Akintola, 40, who has been assisting the Ijora Badia Pol
  • Tragedy Hits Kwara Community As Man Slumps And Dies During Fight

    . Tragedy Hits Kwara Community As Man Slumps And Dies During Fight

     A man identified as Usman Abubakar has slumped and d!ed during a fight that occurred at Isale Koko, Ojagboro area, Ilorin. Kwara StateThe incident, which claimed the life of the deceased, was a result of the combat between him (the deceased) and another man identified as one Omotosho Jimoh of Elekoyangan area, Oke-Suna, Ilorin, who is now at large
  • Tricycle Chairman Murdered, Head, Private Part Missing In Kwara

    . Tricycle Chairman Murdered, Head, Private Part Missing In Kwara

     On Wednesday, the Kwara State Police Command, confirmed the murder of the chairman of a tricycle park, Mr. Musibau Aliu, by suspected ritualists.The deceased went missing on Friday after he left home around 5 am with his tricycle for commercial purposes.His mutilated corpse was found at an uncompleted building around Okołowo in Ilọrin West LGA
  • Dismembered Body Of Tricycle Operator Discovered In Kwara

    . Dismembered Body Of Tricycle Operator Discovered In Kwara

     The dismembered body of a tricycle operator, simply identified as Musbau, has been discovered in Oko- Olowo area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.It would be recalled that Musbau had been declared missing since last Friday.New Telegraph gathered that Musbau’s head, two wrists, private part and buttocks had been severed from his body when the c
  • Police Question Parents, Landlady, Tenants Over The Death Of Siblings In Kwara

    . Police Question Parents, Landlady, Tenants Over The Death Of Siblings In Kwara

     On Tuesday, a squad of eight police operatives raided the residence of the three siblings who tragically suffocated inside a parked car at No 8 Boluke, Zango-Kulende quarters in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.The tragic incident occurred over 10 days ago on February 25, 2024.It was gathered that the police team comprising a female and two arme
  • Man, Atolagbe Oje Rap3s & Kills Female Trader For Money Ritual, Burns Her Corpse In Kwara

    .. Man, Atolagbe Oje Rap3s & Kills Female Trader For Money Ritual, Burns Her Corpse In Kwara

     In a shocking turn of events, the Kwara State Police have captured Atolagbe Yemi Oje, a suspect accused of raping and murdering a mother of one, Mayowa Ajiboye, purportedly for ritual purposes. The victim, a palm oil seller residing in the Omu-Aran area of the state, met a tragic fate, allegedly raped to death, her corpse burnt, and the remains du
  • "How My Three Children Suffocated, Died In My Husband’s Borrowed Car" – Kwara Woman, Shade Silifat Abdulkadir Groans

    .. "How My Three Children Suffocated, Died In My Husband’s Borrowed Car" – Kwara Woman, Shade Silifat Abdulkadir Groans

     In the wake of a devastating tragedy that claimed the lives of her three children, Shade Silifat Abdulkadir, a 37-year-old mother from Ilorin, Kwara State, has broken her silence to share the heartbreaking details of the incident and appeal for support from well-meaning Nigerians.In an emotional interview with journalists, Shade recounted the fina
  • One Killed, 5 Others Arrested As Police & Vigilantes Rescue Three Abducted Victims In Kwara

    . One Killed, 5 Others Arrested As Police & Vigilantes Rescue Three Abducted Victims In Kwara

     The successful rescue operation conducted by the police in collaboration with vigilantes in Omupo District, Kwara State, resulted in the liberation of three abducted victims and the apprehension of several kidnappers.According to reports, the victims, two Fulani women, and one of their husbands, were kidnapped from their camps near Gaa Sulu villag
  • TRAGEDY: 3 Siblings Die Of Suffocation As They Play Inside Car In Father’s Compound In Kwara

    . TRAGEDY: 3 Siblings Die Of Suffocation As They Play Inside Car In Father’s Compound In Kwara

     The tragic incident occurred on Sunday at No. 8, Boluke Line, Zango-Kulende quarters in Ilorin, Kwara State, where three siblings, two girls and a boy, lost their lives due to extreme suffocation inside a parked car.According to reports, the children, all from the same parents, were playing inside the parked car when they accidentally locked thems
  • REVEALED: Ex Gov. Of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed Arraigned On 12 Count Charges Of Fraud

    . REVEALED: Ex Gov. Of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed Arraigned On 12 Count Charges Of Fraud

     Former governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has been arraigned on 12-count charges related to the alleged mismanagement of public funds amounting to N10 billion. The case is being heard before Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Ilorin.Among the charges brought against Ahmed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (E
  • Management Of Kwara State University Announces Peace In Community After NDLEA Raid

    . Management Of Kwara State University Announces Peace In Community After NDLEA Raid

     The Kwara State University (KWASU) has responded to the recent raid conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on students of the institution.In a statement issued by the Registrar, Dr. Kikelomo W. Sallee, KWASU confirmed that peace has been restored to Malete community fol
  • 49Yr Old Man Dies While Rescuing Son From Well In Kwara

    . 49Yr Old Man Dies While Rescuing Son From Well In Kwara

     The Kwara State Fire Service made a tragic discovery on Thursday when they recovered the body of a 49-year-old man and rescued his 17-year-old son from a domestic well in Offa town.The man, identified as Fasasi Afeez, and his son Kaleed Afeez of Gaa Jangbo, Igbonna Road Offa, in Offa local government area of Kwara State, fell into the well. Unfort
  • Chaos As NDLEA, EFCC Raid Kwara State University Leaving At Least 3 Persons Killed (VID)

    . Chaos As NDLEA, EFCC Raid Kwara State University Leaving At Least 3 Persons Killed (VID)

     Kwara State University (KWASU) students are calling for help on the social media platform, X. Students of the institution took to X on Thursday night, Feb. 22, to claim that NDLEA operatives tried to raid their school today and when students blocked the road, police were invited. They claim the police began firing teargas and shooting at students.
  • HARDSHIP: "I Still Go To My Shop After Official Duties" – Kwara Lawmaker, Ruqayat Discloses

    . HARDSHIP: "I Still Go To My Shop After Official Duties" – Kwara Lawmaker, Ruqayat Discloses

     The representative for the Asa LGA in Kwara State House of Assembly, identified as Hon Ruqayat Shittu, disclosed her routine of engaging in tailoring work at her store following her legislative responsibilities.The lawmaker, recognized as one of the country's youngest female legislators, shared a video on Facebook, showcasing her operation of
  • Thirteen Suspects Remanded Over Killing Of Kwara Monarch, Oba Segun Aremu-Cole

    . Thirteen Suspects Remanded Over Killing Of Kwara Monarch, Oba Segun Aremu-Cole

     Thirteen suspects were remanded in a correctional centre by a Magistrate Court in Ilorin on Wednesday in connection with the murder of the Olukoro of Koro in the Ekiti local government area of Kwara state, Oba Segun Aremu-Cole (rtd).The suspects were arraigned for alleged criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, kidnapping, and giving false informa
  • Wife Of Late Kwara Monarch, Olori Iyabo Aremu & Adopted Daughter Released From Kidnappers Den

    . Wife Of Late Kwara Monarch, Olori Iyabo Aremu & Adopted Daughter Released From Kidnappers Den

     Olori Iyabo Aremu-Cole, the wife of the slain monarch, Olukoro of Koro Ekiti in Kwara State, Oba Segun Aremu-Cole (retd), who was abducted by gunmen has been released.It was gathered that the adopted daughter of the slain monarch, Feranmi, and one other who was kidnapped have also been released.According to Daily Trust, the captives were released
  • Gunmen Demand N40m Ransom For Wife Of Murdered Kwara Traditional Ruler, 1 Other

    . Gunmen Demand N40m Ransom For Wife Of Murdered Kwara Traditional Ruler, 1 Other

     The gunmen who killed a traditional ruler, Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, the Olukoro of Koro-Ekiti in the Ekiti Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara are now demanding N40 million to free his wife and one other person abducted after they killed him.The kidnappers had previously demanded the sum of N100 million as ransom to free the traditional ruler’s

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