"During the attack, part of the palace was set ablaze, while ten people were abducted and taken to an unknown destination"
May 25, 2026
IGP Disu
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin
In the early hours of today, terrorists set ablaze the palace of Emir of Yashikira in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, and abducted four wives, two children and four aides, as they attempted to flee from the inferno.
This is coming barely 48 hours after terrorists killed three persons and abducted 10 worshippers during a night vigil in a church in Ekiti local government on Saturday.
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