Taiwo Popoola
Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, has allegedly been kidnapped, Urban Express News Online reports.
She was reportedly kidnapped alongside the Director of Personnel Management of the local government on Friday.
Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin branch, S.M. Kosemani, who confirmed the development, said they were abducted while travelling from Oke-Ero to Ilorin.
“We are deeply concerned to inform you that Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero Local Government, has been kidnapped.
“According to reports, she was abducted alongside the DPM of the Local Government on Friday, April 25, 2025, while travelling from Oke Ero LGA to Ilorin.
“We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
“Please share this information widely to aid in her rescue and pray for her release alive,” the NBA branch chairman added in a text message, which has gone viral.
Attempt to reach the spokesperson of the state police command SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi in Ilorin on Saturday, on the development proved abortive.
