Abducted Kwara businessman reportedly murdered by captors over ‘incapacity to stroll lengthy distances’

Crime

By Linda Ikeji
12 November 2026, 12:39 pm

Bandits have murdered a farmer and businessman, recognized as Bashiru Akanmu Taiwo Olajide, after abducting him from his residence in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.

A supply conversant in the incident advised SaharaReporters that Bashiru was kidnapped at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at his residence in Baruten Local Government Area.

The supply stated the sufferer was subsequently murdered by his abductors as a result of his well being situation made it tough for him to stroll lengthy distances.

The supply, who expressed deep ache over his demise, stated it was essential to right experiences circulating in regards to the circumstances surrounding the killing, notably claims that Bashiru was murdered by employed assassins.

“He was kidnapped round 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, the seventh, at his residence round Baruten Local Government Area in Kwara State,” the supply advised the publication.

“I believe he was unable to stroll for a really lengthy distance due to his well being subject, which led to his brutal homicide by his abductors.

“Though I’m in very severe ache as a consequence of this, I must make this identified to right sure rumours being circulated that he was killed by employed assassins. This is way from the reality.”

The supply additional careworn that Bashiru was a professional businessman and farmer who earned his dwelling via agricultural actions and the sale of farm produce, dismissing strategies that he was concerned in questionable actions that would have led to his demise.

“Bashiru was not into shady deals. He was a hardworking farmer and businessman dealing in grains, yam flour and many other farm produce,” the supply added.