Terrorists have reportedly killed a farmer and businessman, Bashiru Akanmu Taiwo Olajide, after abducting him from his residence in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to a source familiar with the incident, Olajide was kidnapped at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The source alleged that his abductors killed him because his health condition made it difficult for him to walk long distances.
The development has sparked grief among those who knew him, with a family source insisting that Olajide was not killed by hired assassins, contrary to rumours circulating about his death.
The source described him as a hardworking farmer and businessman who earned his living through the sale of grains, yam flour and other agricultural produce.
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“He was not involved in shady dealings,” the source reportedly maintained, dismissing suggestions that his business activities had anything to do with his killing.
The source also expressed disappointment over the alleged silence of Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and APC governorship candidate, over the incident.
The killing comes amid growing security concerns across Kwara State, where residents, particularly in rural communities, continue to face threats from kidnappers, armed bandits and other criminal groups.
Farmers and business owners have increasingly become vulnerable to attacks, abductions and killings, raising fresh concerns about the safety of residents and livelihoods in the state
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