Traditional Monarch Murdered, Wife Kidnapped in Nigeria

The violent attack on Segun Aremu and his wife underscores a growing security crisis, with authorities vowing to respond.

Armed men fatally shot Segun Aremu, the Olukoro of Koro, in his palace in southwestern Nigeria and kidnapped his wife and another individual.
The attack is part of a disturbing trend of violence and kidnappings in Nigeria, with over 1,800 people abducted since President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023.
Authorities, including Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, have condemned the violence and vowed to apprehend the perpetrators, with police launching a manhunt.
The violence against traditional rulers and citizens has prompted calls for a state of emergency to address the escalating insecurity.
Recent kidnappings include five schoolchildren and four teachers in Ekiti state, demanding a ransom of over $100,000, and a senior government official in Abuja.