Kwara king flees palace over Repeated bandit Att@cks, vows not to return until Security Improves

 The traditional ruler of Owa-Onire in Kwara State, Oba AbdulRahman Fabiyi, has left his palace and is currently staying on the outskirts of Ilorin following persistent insecurity in his community.

He said his decision followed repeated att@cks by armed groups, including a vi%lent raid on his palace on December 31, 2025. According to him, “Eight ter+orists broke the gates and doors of my palace on December 31, 2025. 

“They collected my phone and that of my Olori and some money I had with me at g¥npoint. But they didn’t order me to follow them. Though they later went away with two of my palace aides.”

Oba Fabiyi also recalled a previous k+dn@pping where he was held for seven days before being released after ₦5 million ransom was paid by members of his community. “I guess that was why they didn’t ask me to follow them at g¥npoint on December 31, 2025,” he said.

He stressed that he would not return to his palace unless adequate security is provided, lamenting the absence of a police station and weak security presence in the area. 

He added that despite being away, he continues to perform his traditional duties remotely while insecurity also affects neighbouring communities.