Kwara: Oba Iwedunmoye of Igbesi dies days after rescue from abductors

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, the Onigbesi of Igbesi, has died days after being rescued from kidnappers. His death raises concerns about security in the region. Details surrounding his abduction and rescue remain unclear, but this incident highlights ongoing challenges related to crime in Kwara State.

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