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Kwara Terrorists Threaten To Marry Off Kwara Emir Of Yashikira’s Abducted Wives Over N150Million Ransom Delay

According to the sources, the terrorists are demanding about N150 million for the release of the abductees, estimated at roughly N15 million per victim.

Fresh fears have gripped the Yashikira community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State as terrorists who abducted some wives of the Emir of Yashikira and other residents have reportedly threatened to forcibly marry off the women to their commanders if ransom negotiations fail.

Security sources familiar with the rescue efforts told SaharaReporters that the abductors issued the threat after becoming frustrated over the non-payment of ransom for the victims, who were kidnapped during a deadly midnight attack on the Emir’s palace and the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters.

According to the sources, the terrorists are demanding about N150 million for the release of the abductees, estimated at roughly N15 million per victim.

One of the sources said information about the threat was relayed through contacts linked to ongoing rescue and negotiation efforts.

“The terrorists have threatened that if the ransom is not paid, they will marry off the Emir’s wives and other female victims to their commanders,” a security source told SaharaReporters.

“The ransom being demanded is around N150 million. The information came through a source close to the palace who is part of the team working to secure the release of the abductees.”

The source said local vigilantes and police personnel involved in intelligence gathering were briefed about the development, raising concerns among family members and community leaders.

“The information was passed to the vigilantes and security personnel through channels connected to the rescue efforts. Everyone is worried because the abductors appear to be increasing pressure on the families and the community,” the source added.

The latest threat comes days after heavily armed terrorists stormed Yashikira community in a coordinated attack that left part of the Emir’s palace in ruins and several residents in captivity.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that the attackers simultaneously targeted the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the palace of the Emir in the early hours of Sunday, May 24, 2026.

A surviving police officer who spoke to SaharaReporters had revealed that the terrorists possessed superior weapons and overwhelmed security operatives before proceeding to the palace.

“The terrorists attacked the police station with the intention to kill all of us. They had more sophisticated weapons than us and they overpowered us before invading the Emir’s palace,” the officer told SaharaReporters shortly after the attack.

He further disclosed that many police personnel on duty were armed mainly with pistols, while the attackers carried AK-47 rifles and moved on motorcycles, giving them a significant tactical advantage.

According to the officer, after confronting security operatives, the terrorists spent nearly an hour at the palace, where they abducted several victims, including wives and children of the Emir.

Residents also told SaharaReporters that the attackers set parts of the palace ablaze, burnt vehicles and damaged several rooms before fleeing with the victims.

The Kwara State Police Command subsequently confirmed the attack, stating that 10 persons were abducted during the raid whilFresh fears have gripped the Yashikira community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State as terrorists who abducted some wives of the Emir of Yashikira and other residents have reportedly threatened to forcibly marry off the women to their commanders if ransom negotiations fail.

Security sources familiar with the rescue efforts told SaharaReporters that the abductors issued the threat after becoming frustrated over the non-payment of ransom for the victims, who were kidnapped during a deadly midnight attack on the Emir’s palace and the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters.

According to the sources, the terrorists are demanding about N150 million for the release of the abductees, estimated at roughly N15 million per victim.

One of the sources said information about the threat was relayed through contacts linked to ongoing rescue and negotiation efforts.

“The terrorists have threatened that if the ransom is not paid, they will marry off the Emir’s wives and other female victims to their commanders,” a security source told SaharaReporters.

“The ransom being demanded is around N150 million. The information came through a source close to the palace who is part of the team working to secure the release of the abductees.”

The source said local vigilantes and police personnel involved in intelligence gathering were briefed about the development, raising concerns among family members and community leaders.

“The information was passed to the vigilantes and security personnel through channels connected to the rescue efforts. Everyone is worried because the abductors appear to be increasing pressure on the families and the community,” the source added.

The latest threat comes days after heavily armed terrorists stormed Yashikira community in a coordinated attack that left part of the Emir’s palace in ruins and several residents in captivity.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that the attackers simultaneously targeted the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the palace of the Emir in the early hours of Sunday, May 24, 2026.

A surviving police officer who spoke to SaharaReporters had revealed that the terrorists possessed superior weapons and overwhelmed security operatives before proceeding to the palace.

“The terrorists attacked the police station with the intention to kill all of us. They had more sophisticated weapons than us and they overpowered us before invading the Emir’s palace,” the officer told SaharaReporters shortly after the attack.

He further disclosed that many police personnel on duty were armed mainly with pistols, while the attackers carried AK-47 rifles and moved on motorcycles, giving them a significant tactical advantage.

According to the officer, afterconfronting security operatives, the terrorists spent nearly an hour at the palace, where they abducted several victims, including wives and children of the Emir.

Residents also told SaharaReporters that the attackers set parts of the palace ablaze, burnt vehicles and damaged several rooms before fleeing with the victims.

The Kwara State Police Command subsequently confirmed the attack, stating that 10 persons were abducted during the raid while part of the palace was set on fire.