By Ayodele Oni
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.
According to him, he remains in his palace and continues to support efforts to improve security in the area.
Also, the Oyo State Police Command quickly rejected the story. Police spokesman CSP Adewale Ayanlade, described the reports as false and said there was no arrest, detention, or invitation involving the monarch.
The police also said there is no official action linking Oba Abioye to the ongoing investigation.
While some suspects connected to the kidnapping have been arrested, authorities said the traditional ruler is not among those being investigated in that manner.
The reports had alleged that the monarch was being investigated over possible links to suspects connected to the Oriire school kidnapping.
As investigations into the school abduction continue, police and community leaders have urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information.
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