Armed Terrorists Abduct OPC Chieftain and Two Others in Kwara State
Armed terrorists in Kwara State have abducted Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) chieftain Comrade Bayo Fabiyi and two companions during a failed rescue operation. The incident occurred in Oko-Irese as the team attempted to deliver a multi-million naira ransom for a previously captured victim.
Key Highlights
- Armed terrorists captured OPC New Era leader Comrade Bayo Fabiyi and two associates in Oko-Irese.
- The team was delivering a ransom package consisting of 30 million naira, five motorcycles, and three bags of rice.
- The original kidnap victim, a relative of a prominent politician, had already been executed by the terrorists.
- State Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo stated that the command received no prior notification regarding the mission.
Daring terrorists have abducted a chieftain of Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) in Oko-irese in Irepodun local government area of Kwara state.
The OPC chieftain, Comrade Bayo Fabiyi was on Monday abducted alongside two others while on a trip to pay ransom for the release of a detained abductee.
An anonymous source revealed that Fabiyi, a driver, and an additional companion were captured while attempting to hand over a ransom package. The delivery contained 30 million naira, five motorcycles, and three bags of rice loaded into a lorry to secure the captive’s freedom.
An aide to the OPC leader disclosed to journalists that the team was unaware that the hostage, a sibling of a high-profile state politician, had already been executed by the armed bandits before the delivery team arrived.
Investigations indicate that Fabiyi had previously sought spiritual counsel from a female OPC leader in Ilorin prior to launching the rescue attempt.
The spiritual leader explicitly cautioned Comrade Fabiyi against the journey after envisioning him bound in captivity by the terrorists.
An internal member expressed astonishment that their leader proceeded with the high-risk journey to a mountainous forest area bordering Kogi State without informing his subordinates before the abduction occurred.
When contacted, the Commissioner of Police (CP) Ojo Adekimi said nobody informed the Police of any kidnap incident involving an OPC member.
The state police chief emphasized that the command had no knowledge of the unauthorized ransom delivery mission being undertaken in the area.
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Future Outlook
The execution of the high-profile hostage and the subsequent abduction of the rescue team underscores the escalating volatility of ransom negotiations in Nigeria’s North-Central region. Security analysts project that this incident will force a critical reassessment of independent rescue operations by socio-cultural organizations like the OPC. Moving forward, tighter coordination between localized security groups and state police commands will be essential to counter the sophisticated cross-border tactics utilized by insurgent networks operating along the Kwara and Kogi state borders.
FAQs
Who was abducted by the terrorists in Kwara State?
Terrorists abducted Comrade Bayo Fabiyi, a prominent leader of the Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) New Era faction, along with a driver and one other companion.
What ransom items were the victims delivering when they were captured?
The team was transporting a ransom package that included 30 million naira in cash, five motorcycles, and three bags of rice to secure the release of a hostage.
Where did the abduction take place?
The incident occurred on a hill inside a dense forest located in the Oko-Irese area within the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, an area leading toward Kogi State.
Did the Kwara State Police Command assist in the rescue operation?
No, the state police command was completely unaware of the operation. Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo confirmed that no one informed the police about the kidnapping or the ransom delivery mission.
