Hordes of protesters, under the aegis of Take It Back Movement, have taken to the streets in Kwara to demand the immediate release of the 176 Woro hostages.
The council stated that over 1,000 Nigerians were reportedly abducted in the North during the first quarter of 2026 alone.
Items recovered included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine loaded with four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and two motorcycles.
The Araba-Ogboni of Osi-Ekiti says returning to ancestral beliefs remained the only way to tackle the rising cases of banditry and kidnapping.
On May 17, the terrorists released a video, showing them beheading one of the abductees.
Mr Onoja said the operations significantly degraded criminal capabilities.
The order bans commercial motorcyclists from operating between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
He urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace and unity.
He urged members to remain steadfast and believe in the will of God.
The news from Oyo should disturb the country’s conscience because it speaks to something larger than a single criminal attack.
