Kwara Police Arrest 42 Suspected Illegal Miners Over Abduction of Traditional Ruler
Police in Kwara State have arrested 42 people suspected of engaging in illegal mining in connection with the abduction of a traditional ruler in Ifelodun Local Government Area.
According to security authorities, the arrests followed intelligence reports suggesting a possible link between illegal mining activities in the area and the kidnapping of the monarch of Olayinka community. Acting on the information, operatives carried out coordinated raids across identified mining sites, leading to the arrests.
Preliminary investigations indicate that individuals operating around illegal mining corridors may have played a role in the incident, though officials stress that inquiries are still ongoing to determine the exact level of involvement of each suspect.
The police further confirmed that efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the abducted traditional ruler, while those arrested will be prosecuted if found guilty.
Authorities have repeatedly warned about the growing overlap between illegal mining and serious crimes such as kidnapping and banditry in parts of the country.
Blessing Anolaba
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