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Kwara Governor Orders Rector To Step Aside, Sets Up Panel To Probe Polytechnic Protest

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has ordered an investigation into the recent student protest at Kwara State Polytechnic and asked the institution’s Rector, Abdul Jimoh Mohamed, to vacate his position temporarily while the probe is ongoing. The governor approved the setting up of a three-man investigative committee on Wednesday to look into the circumstances that led to the unrest on the polytechnic’s main campus and the breakdown of law and order that followed. The panel is chaired by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Senior Ibrahim Sulyman. Other members are the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Nafisat Buge, and the Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare, Dr Mrs Mercy Olufunke Shittu. In a statement released in Ilorin by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, the committee has been given a two-week window to carry out its assignment and submit its findings to the governor. The committee is expected to investigate both the remote and immediate causes of the protest, assess how the situation was managed, and propose measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. It is also mandated to make broader recommendations that would aid the development and stability of the institution. “The governor has meanwhile directed the Rector of the Polytechnic, Engr. Dr Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, to immediately step aside from his role until further notice, while the most senior Deputy Rector acts in his place in the interim. “The committee will engage with all relevant stakeholders in the course of its assignment,” the commissioner added.

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Kwara Police Investigate Suspected Arson After Woman’s Home Targeted Over Religion

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Mrs T. A. Olorisha has raised alarm after her house was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in the Isale Koko area of Ilorin, alleging that the incident followed threats she received because of her religious beliefs. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed that the fire occurred on January 1, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. while Mrs Olorisha was away from home. Police said no life was lost, as the building was empty at the time, while the value of the damaged property is yet to be determined. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the incident was reported at about 10:00 p.m. on January 2 at the C Division Police Station, Oja Oba, Ilorin. “The complainant, Mrs T. A. Olorisha, alleged that her house was set ablaze by unknown persons on 1st Jan., 2026, at about 7:00 p.m., while she was away from home,” Ejire-Adeyemi said. She added, “Mrs Olorisha further alleged that she had received threats in November 2025 from some individuals over religious differences, as she is a traditional worshipper.” The police spokesperson said Mrs Olorisha provided investigators with useful information, leading to the invitation and detention of three suspects who are currently assisting with the investigation. Ejire-Adeyemi said efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspected perpetrators, assuring that all allegations will be thoroughly investigated. She also reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives, property, and the rights of all residents regardless of religious or cultural beliefs, urging the public to remain calm and cooperate with the police.

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Police Arrest Two Banditry and Kidnapping Kingpins Linked to Crimes Across Four States

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Operatives of the Force Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police Force have recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of two suspected bandits and kidnapping leaders linked to violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara States. The arrests were disclosed in a statement released on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin. He said the operation was carried out on December 19, 2025, by the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team, working in collaboration with the Kwara State Police Command. The suspects were apprehended during a covert operation along the Komen–Masallaci axis of Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State. They were identified as Abubakar Usman, also known as Siddi’m, aged 26, and Shehu Mohammadu, also known as Gide’m, aged 30. Both were arrested in Komen–Masallaci village. Police revealed that Abubakar Usman had recently been identified as the individual seen in a viral video circulating on social media, where he was allegedly displaying firearms and large sums of money. Items recovered from the suspects include a brand new red Honda Ace 125 motorcycle valued at ₦1.85 million, which investigators said was bought with ransom proceeds, ₦500,000 in cash believed to be unspent ransom money, and an AK-47 rifle with a magazine loaded with 20 rounds of live ammunition. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are members of a dangerous banditry and kidnapping syndicate responsible for attacks across several states. Further findings also suggest that the group supplies arms and ammunition to other armed criminal gangs. The police said both suspects are cooperating with investigators to help track down other members of the network and recover additional weapons. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, praised the operatives involved for their professionalism and dedication, and reassured Nigerians of the Force’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and strengthening national security. He also urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing police operations.

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Panic In Kwara As Explosions Rock Offa Hours After US Airstrikes In Nigeria

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Residents of Offa, Kwara State, were thrown into fear late Thursday night after explosions shook parts of the town, destroying property and raising security concerns, just hours after the United States carried out airstrikes on ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria. The blasts reportedly occurred around midnight on Christmas Day at two separate locations. Witnesses told The PUNCH that the first explosion affected buildings near the Eid praying ground, while a second occurred close to Solid Worth Hotel, about a five-minute walk from the first site. An undetonated device was reportedly discovered at the second location, prompting heightened security measures. The exact source and nature of the explosions were still unclear at the time of reporting. Confirming the incident, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of Offa Local Government, Abiola Azeez Babatunde, said the council was aware of online reports about the explosions. “The Offa Local Government has taken note of reports circulating regarding a suspected ordnance-related incident that occurred in the precinct of Offa Yidi Praying Ground on December 25, 2025. The affected areas have been cordoned off by security agencies to allow for thorough investigation,” Babatunde said. He added that the Local Government Chairman, Suleiman Olatunji Omituntun, visited the scene immediately to assess the situation firsthand. “The Executive Chairman, Hon. Suleiman Olatunji Omituntun, visited the location immediately after the incident to assess the situation. Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding while security agencies carry out their investigations,” the statement added. A security source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told The PUNCH that the objects that struck buildings in Offa were components from a missile, not conventional explosives. “There was an airstrike by the US in collaboration with the Nigerian government against terrorists in Sokoto. The operation involved more than a dozen Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from a US warship in the Gulf of Guinea. What was found in Offa is not a bomb but a component of a missile that was launched,” the source said. The explosions came shortly after US President Donald Trump confirmed airstrikes targeting ISIS positions in northwest Nigeria, particularly Sokoto State. While there is no official link between the US strikes and the Offa incident, the timing has heightened public anxiety, with residents calling for increased security and clarification from authorities. The Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident, stating that investigations are ongoing. “Discrete investigations are ongoing to reveal exactly what happened. Please be patient,” she said. Offa is located roughly 540 to 550 kilometres from Sokoto. As of Friday morning, no casualties had been reported, and the state government and security agencies have yet to release a detailed statement on the explosions.

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JUST IN: Three Family Members Kidnapped By Bandits In Patigi, Kwara State

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Three members of a family were abducted by armed bandits on Sunday in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State while returning from a condolence visit. According to local sources who spoke anonymously, the kidnapping occurred around 7:00 a.m. as the victims were heading home after paying respects to a deceased relative. The abducted individuals, all from Agboro community, were reportedly being taken toward Isanlu in Kogi State at the time of reporting. They have been identified as Abiodun Abidemi and Abiodun Olumide, brothers of the deceased, and Ayomide Moses, the son of the deceased. Residents said Patigi Local Government has been vulnerable to bandit attacks for months, with criminals reportedly ignoring existing security measures. The state Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, however, denied knowledge of the incident, saying: “I am not aware.”

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DSS Arrests Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Kidnappers in Kwara

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor allegedly responsible for supplying drugs to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. The suspect, whose identity remained unconfirmed as of press time, was reportedly intercepted in the Jebba area following intelligence that medical supplies were being moved from Sokoto to treat wounded bandits hiding in forests within the state. Security sources revealed that several members of the criminal groups recently sustained gunshot injuries during confrontations with security forces. “We are advising improved security measures in health facilities in thickly forested areas which the kidnappers may target,” a security official warned. Confirming the development, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kwara State, Rafiu Ajakaye, described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against banditry. “This is a major stride by the DSS. It reinforces the fact that security agencies are closing in on these criminals and blocking the support systems that enable their operations,” he said. Ajakaye added that the state government will continue to intensify collaboration with security agencies to shut down all channels aiding kidnappers and their networks.

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Traditional Ruler, Ojibara of Bayagan, Six Others Escape From Bandits In Kwara State

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The Ojibara of Bayagan in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, and six other abductees have escaped from their captors, Vanguard reports. Sources from the community said the escape followed a daring attack by vigilantes who stormed the forest where the bandits were holding the victims. “The vigilante team confronted the bandits in a fierce battle around the Eku Idaji area, near Igbaja. While the monarch and the six others have not yet returned to Bayagan, they have contacted members of the community to confirm their escape,” a source said. The bandits had earlier demanded a ransom of N150 million for the monarch’s release. Vanguard had learned on Sunday morning that they contacted the community in the early hours to insist on the payment, requiring Oba Ojibara to prove he was in their custody. The monarch reportedly urged his community to negotiate for his release, explaining that he was transported on a motorcycle through dense forests for more than five hours before arriving at the bandits’ hideout. He also revealed that other people had been abducted from a nearby community during the attack. Bayagan is one of the largest communities in Ifelodun LGA. Oba Ojibara was kidnapped around 9:30 am on Saturday when armed bandits, reportedly carrying AK-47 rifles, stormed his farm.

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JUST IN: Bandits Kidnap Ojibara Of Bayagan Oba Kamilu Salami In Kwara State

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The Ojibara of Bayagan, Oba Kamilu Salami, a traditional ruler in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been kidnapped by bandits. The abduction, which occurred on Saturday morning while the monarch was on his farm, has intensified concerns over the rising insecurity in communities across the state. Residents described the attack as sudden, leaving the community shaken and fearful. As of now, the Kwara State Police Command has not officially confirmed the incident.

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