Fresh tension don grip Kwara State after unknown gunmen kidnap one traditional ruler, as security agencies move fast to tackle the situation.

April 20, 2026

According to reports from Punch Newspapers and Channels Television, police don arrest 42 suspected illegal miners wey dem link to the recent abduction of the monarch.

Sources talk say the suspects fall into police net during one serious operation wey target illegal mining sites, as authorities believe say na these areas criminals dey use hide and plan attacks. The incident don raise fresh alarm on how illegal mining dey connect with rising insecurity for the state.

Investigation still dey go on as security agencies dey try rescue the kidnapped monarch and expose the full network behind the crime. Meanwhile, residents don dey beg government make dem tighten security and control illegal mining well-well to avoid more attacks.

This incident don once again show say illegal mining don turn major security threat for many parts of Nigeria.