Kidnappings: Osun traditional rulers demand urgent action

Osun State’s council of traditional rulers warned that kidnappings have spiked in several border communities and urged the state government to act immediately. They said the surge threatens residents’ safety and livelihoods, demanding stronger security deployments and coordinated anti‑kidnapping measures.

Traditional rulers in Osun State have called for immediate government intervention following a surge in kidnapping incidents across several communities, particularly in border areas. The appeal was made by the Osun State Council of Obas after deliberations on worsening security challenges affecting residents in different parts of the state. The meeting, convened at the palace […] Kidnappings: Osun traditional rulers demand urgent action