22 August 2026 · Kidnapping
Security in Ifelodun
OpenWatch has recorded 68 security incidents in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, with 31 in the last 12 months. That is 8% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 2 of 13 among the Kwara LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
31
Fatalities · 12 mo
5
Incidents · all-time
68
Fatalities · all-time
33
Latest reported incidents in Ifelodun
Most recent involve kidnapping, armed robbery
22 August 2026 · Kidnapping
Bandits kidnap monarch's wife in Kwara, demand N20m ransom
10 July 2026 · Kidnapping
Two suspected kidnappers were arrested by the Kwara State Police Command following intelligence-led investigations linking them to the abduction of three victims at Ogele Fulani Camp in Ifelodun LGA. Police are working to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate.
25 June 2026 · Kidnapping
Residents of Owa-Onire community have fled due to persistent attacks by armed bandits, leaving the area deserted. Over 170 captives, mostly children and women, remain in captivity from various communities in the region.
15 June 2026 · Kidnapping
The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Kwara State reportedly died in captivity after being abducted by kidnappers who demanded a ransom. Despite efforts to secure his release, including payment of ransom, he was not freed before his death.
4 June 2026 · Armed robbery
Four suspected armed robbers were arrested by Kwara police after attacking two commuters and stealing their motorcycle along the Ali Weree Camp axis. The suspects inflicted injuries on the victims before fleeing the scene.
18 May 2026 · Kidnapping
A notorious kidnap kingpin linked to the abduction of the traditional ruler of Afin community has been arrested in Kwara State. The suspect was apprehended during a security operation, and intelligence suggests his gang was planning further attacks.
25 April 2026 · Kidnapping
Armed men attacked the palace in Olayinka community, abducting the monarch, his wife, and another resident. This incident is part of a larger wave of kidnappings affecting traditional rulers in Kwara State.
16 April 2026 · Kidnapping
Suspected bandits abducted a traditional ruler from his palace in Olayinka community, Kwara State, during a night raid, also stealing a large sum of money. This incident marks the third kidnapping of a traditional ruler in Kwara South within a year.
10 April 2026 · Kidnapping
Terrorists abducted 8 worshippers in Omugo, prompting residents to flee the community due to fears of further attacks.
Other areas in Kwara
About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Ifelodun LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 22 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Local government areas differ enormously in how closely they are covered by the press, so a low count reflects both a safer area and a quieter one. Coverage in this record is densest from 2026 onward. See the full Kwara profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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