Kwara State

Over 300 kidnap victims were freed by Nigerian forces in Ilorin, Kwara state, including 163 Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity after six months of suffering. The freed captives, who included women and children, spoke about the trauma they endured, recalling days without food and witnessing death.

Over 300 kidnap victims, including dozens of Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity, were handed over to authorities in Ilorin. Many survivors described enduring six months of suffering and witnessing death during the ordeal, which began when militants stormed the village of Woro on Feb. 3. The freed captives were found emaciated with various injuries and emotional scars.

Nine abducted persons were rescued and three suspected kidnappers were killed during a joint security operation in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The operation was conducted by authorities in the region.

Mr Saraki has petitioned the Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee (LPPC) to investigate the Kwara attorney general's alleged misuse of prosecutorial powers and to suspend his nomination for the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank until the inquiry concludes.

A farmer from Kwara State was found dead in a bush, and his family is demanding a thorough investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for his killing.

Kwara PDP has selected an ex-CAN scribe as its governorship running mate. The party claims the choice reflects its commitment to a balanced, competent, and people-focused ticket to challenge the current administration in Kwara State.

Security operatives found Owa-Onire town in Kwara State deserted after repeated bandit attacks.

The House of Representatives has suspended an investigation into the Director General of the National Information Literacy and Development Society (NILDS) due to insufficient evidence provided by petitioners. The petitioners claimed the DG participated in the APC primary election in Kwara State, but the probe panel found no documentary evidence to support this.

Suspected armed bandits attacked communities in Isin and Ifelodun local government areas of Kwara State on Thursday night, abducting several residents and killing one person, according to local sources.

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki criticized Alhaji Ladi Hassan's gubernatorial bid in Kwara State, claiming it was motivated by personal ambition. Hassan is a factional candidate under the PDP leadership of Taminu Turaki.