Kidnapping: Kwara vigilantes, Hunter Take Oath with ‘god of iron’ to End Kidnapping
By Yusuf Sikiru, Acting News Editor
A group of local hunters and vigilantes have reportedly taken oath using the God of Iron (Ogun) to fish out kidnap syndicates among rural dwellers of the agrarian community of Owa-isin in Isin local government area in Kwara State.
It was gathered that the incident follows the incessant cases of adoption in the area which over time gradually turned the community into save utopia for criminal elements which have resulted in losing trust in their co-hunters, especially the local vigilante team in the Igbomina Kwara axis
In a viral video of the occasion, local vigilantes were seen filed on a single line while leaders and an officer of the Nigerian Police Force in a black uniform with a Head helmet crested with Police were sitting monitoring the process
The two-minute-15-second video clip showed the local vigilante crossing the Guns placed in the center of the auditorium one after the other laying causes on themselves to pledge their allegiance to the leadership of the groups.
“The God of Iron (Ogun), If I’m the one the Son of Amoke that’s stealing or betraying the land defend on me before seven days”
Another vigilante member of the group, talking the oath before others ” I Oyewole Ogundeji If I’m participating with the Kidnapper and taking side with them and betraying the God of Iron kill me”
From the first person to the twelve-person captured in the two-minutes 15 seconds took part in the oath under the supervisory of their leaders
This according to the voice heard in the video is aimed at checking security challenges in the area before they degenerated beyond the control.
Honourable News recalls that a fierce gun battle reportedly broke out between the Nigerian military and kidnappers in the Owa-isin area of Isin local government area in Kwara State on Wednesday.
Eyewitnesses on the scene report that the exchange of gunfire is ongoing, creating a tense and chaotic atmosphere.
According to the eyewitnesses, one of the victims who was previously kidnapped has been shot during the intense firefight between the kidnappers and the military. The injured victim has been swiftly transported to a neighboring town for urgent medical attention. The severity of the victim’s injuries is yet to be confirmed.
The armed confrontation between the military and the kidnappers has further escalated concerns over the security situation in the area. Residents of Owa-isin and neighboring communities are advised to exercise caution and stay indoors until the situation is brought under control.