Amotekun Operative Beheaded While Delivering ₦500,000 Ransom For Kidnapped Brother In Oyo

On October 26, 2026, in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, Robert Olorode, an operative of the Western Nigeria Security Network known as Amotekun, was beheaded by kidnappers. This tragic event occurred while he was attempting to deliver a ransom of ₦500,000 for the release of his younger brother, Elijah Okeleye, who had been abducted earlier in the community of Afija.

The incident has left the local community in shock, as Olorode was actively involved in security efforts in the region. Reports indicate that the kidnappers targeted him specifically during the ransom exchange. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, and local officials have condemned the act of violence. The current situation remains tense as security forces intensify their operations to locate the kidnappers and ensure the safety of residents in the area.

Reported by Leadership.