BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Kwara Monarch and Son During New Year’s Eve Palace Attack in Ifelodun, Shoot Queen as Insecurity Worsens
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have abducted the monarch of Aafin Community, Oba S.Y. Olaonipekun, and his son, Olaolu, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, during a violent New Year’s Eve attack on the royal palace in Ile-Ire, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred around 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2026, throwing the community into fear and panic.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the palace at Aafin Ile-Ere, firing sporadically and breaking down doors to gain access. During the attack, the queen consort, Olori Felicia Olaonipekun, was shot in the arm but escaped abduction and was later rushed to the hospital for treatment.
A palace source revealed that at least 10 family members and visitors were inside the palace at the time. The community’s vigilante group, with only two members on night duty, was unable to resist the heavily armed gunmen. The attackers reportedly focused solely on the palace and did not target other homes in the area.
The abduction comes amid growing insecurity in Kwara South, recalling a recent case in which another monarch in Ifelodun Local Government Area was kidnapped and later released after a huge ransom was paid by community members. The latest incident has renewed concerns over the safety of traditional rulers and residents, as authorities are yet to announce any arrests or rescue efforts.
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have abducted the monarch of Aafin Community, Oba S.Y. Olaonipekun, and his son, Olaolu, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, during a violent New Year’s Eve attack on the royal palace in Ile-Ire, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred around 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2026, throwing the community into fear and panic.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the palace at Aafin Ile-Ere, firing sporadically and breaking down doors to gain access. During the attack, the queen consort, Olori Felicia Olaonipekun, was shot in the arm but escaped abduction and was later rushed to the hospital for treatment.
A palace source revealed that at least 10 family members and visitors were inside the palace at the time. The community’s vigilante group, with only two members on night duty, was unable to resist the heavily armed gunmen. The attackers reportedly focused solely on the palace and did not target other homes in the area.
The abduction comes amid growing insecurity in Kwara South, recalling a recent case in which another monarch in Ifelodun Local Government Area was kidnapped and later released after a huge ransom was paid by community members. The latest incident has renewed concerns over the safety of traditional rulers and residents, as authorities are yet to announce any arrests or rescue efforts.
BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Kwara Monarch and Son During New Year’s Eve Palace Attack in Ifelodun, Shoot Queen as Insecurity Worsens
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have abducted the monarch of Aafin Community, Oba S.Y. Olaonipekun, and his son, Olaolu, a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, during a violent New Year’s Eve attack on the royal palace in Ile-Ire, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred around 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2026, throwing the community into fear and panic.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the palace at Aafin Ile-Ere, firing sporadically and breaking down doors to gain access. During the attack, the queen consort, Olori Felicia Olaonipekun, was shot in the arm but escaped abduction and was later rushed to the hospital for treatment.
A palace source revealed that at least 10 family members and visitors were inside the palace at the time. The community’s vigilante group, with only two members on night duty, was unable to resist the heavily armed gunmen. The attackers reportedly focused solely on the palace and did not target other homes in the area.
The abduction comes amid growing insecurity in Kwara South, recalling a recent case in which another monarch in Ifelodun Local Government Area was kidnapped and later released after a huge ransom was paid by community members. The latest incident has renewed concerns over the safety of traditional rulers and residents, as authorities are yet to announce any arrests or rescue efforts.
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