Bandits Kidnap OPC Leader, Two Others During Ransom Payment Trip in Kwara

Bandits have kidnapped the leader of the Odu'a People's Congress (OPC) and two others in Kwara state while they were on a ransom payment trip, highlighting the escalating insecurity in the region. Protesters have halted commercial activities in Ibadan over the abduction, and there are suspicions that the Lakurawa terrorist group is involved. This incident underscores the growing threat of banditry and the need for stronger security measures to protect both citizens and officials. The demand for tougher action from Muslim students indicates a broader call for urgent government response to these violent crimes.