Police in Kwara State have rescued a traditional ruler abducted by bandits nearly a week ago.
Oba Moses Oyinloye, monarch of Igbesi community in Isin local government area, was kidnapped on August 22nd.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the state Police spokesperson Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the monarch was rescued alongside two other victims on Wednesday during a security operation around the Elerin/Ijomu-Oro axis of the state. Intelligence from local vigilantes contributed to the rescue operation, according to the statement.
Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi confirmed the monarch’s rescue and commended police operatives and other security personnel involved in the operation.
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