Unknown gunmen have abducted the traditional ruler of Owa Onire, Oba Abdulrahaman Lawal Ifabiyi, his wife, and driver.
The Oba, his wife and driver were kidnapped in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The victims were said to have been ambushed around Oba-Isin and Owa Onire between Isin and Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state while returning from a function on Saturday.
Kwara State Police Command spokesman, Okasanmi Ajayi, confirmed the development on Sunday.
Okasanmi said the police tactical teams with vigilantes and hunters were immediately dispatched to the area by the state Commissioner of Police, Paul Odama.
The PPRO said the wife of the traditional ruler had been rescued, adding that two suspects involved in the kidnap have also been arrested.
He said efforts were also being made to rescue the Oba and his driver.
“The CP declared emphatically that crimes and criminality would no longer be taken with levity and advised criminal elements to pack their bags and baggage and relocate from Kwara State because there is a new sheriff in town”, the police spokesman added.