Following the abduction of another traditional ruler on Saturday, June 13, 2026, over 30 Yoruba monarchs have reportedly fled their palaces in fear for their lives. This latest incident brings the total number of Yoruba obas either abducted or killed by bandits to 11.
Here is a full list Abducted and killed Yoruba monarchs
1. Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun – Alagamo of Agamo, Akure North LGA, Ondo State.
Killed 2. Oba Segun Aremu / Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole – Olukoro of Koro, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State
Killed 3. Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin – Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Killed 4. Oba Samuel Olatunji Olusola / Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola – Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Killed 5. Oba Adegoke Adeusi – Olufon of Ifon, Ondo State
Killed 6. Baale of Ogbayo – Oke-Ode, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State
Killed 7. Oba Salman Olátúnjí Aweda – Asamu of Olayinka, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State
Killed 8. Oba J.D. Ogunyanda Ilufemiloye / Oba James Dada Ogunyanda – Obalohun of Okoloke, Yagba West LGA, Kogi State
released 9. Oba Kamilu Salami – Ojibara of Bayagan-Ile, Kwara State
released 10. Oba Simeon Olaonipekun – Oniwo of Afin, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State
released 11. Oba Adeniyi Adelana – Baale of Ode Oriya Village, Owo LGA, Ondo State
in captivity https://igberetvnews.com/1495856/30-yoruba-monarchs-flee-palaces-bandits-abduct-11th-oba-today/#forwardIs the target aimed at eliminating traditional rulers who are no longer in support of the current government? Of course we all know this is politically targeted and sustained against them. They know very well that without the leader, the communities cannot organize themselves well to function effectively against their political manipulation, so they scatter them from the head.