An operative of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Robert Olorode, has been beheaded by kidnappers whereas making an attempt to ship a ₦500,000 ransom for the discharge of his kidnapped youthful brother in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Community sources stated the incident adopted the kidnapping of Elijah Okeleye, a resident of Afija’s Compound in Ilaji-Oke, who was reportedly kidnapped by armed males on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, whereas getting back from his farm within the Saaji-daada axis of Kajola.
The kidnappers initially demanded ₦15 million from the household for Okeleye’s launch, however reportedly diminished the ransom to ₦500,000 after days of negotiations.
In an try to safe his brother’s freedom, Olorode volunteered to ship the cash to the abductors at their hideout.
However, the abductors allegedly overpowered and beheaded him when he arrived on the designated assembly level, leaving the household and neighborhood devastated.
The conventional ruler of Ilaji-Oke, the Bajigan, Oba Jeremiah Oyeboade Oladosu, confirmed the incident when contacted by journalists.
Oba Oladosu stated Olorode was an energetic member of the Amotekun safety corps however burdened that he undertook the ransom supply as a personal citizen in search of to safe his brother’s launch, reasonably than in an official safety capability.
As of the time of submitting this report, native safety formations and police operatives have been stated to have intensified efforts to trace down these accountable for the killings and abduction.
The incident has heightened concern amongst residents of Kajola over the actions of armed felony teams working round rural communities and farm settlements.
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