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Following the abduction of another traditional ruler on Saturday, June 13, 2026, over 30 Yoruba monarchs have reportedly fled their palaces in fear for their lives. This latest incident brings the total number of Yoruba obas either abducted or killed by bandits to 11.

Oba Adeniyi Adelana – Baale of Ode Oriya Village, Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State.

Newsmen learnt he was abducted from his residence at about 8:30 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2026, by armed men. His wife was shot in the right hand during the attack .

The Full List of Abducted and Killed Yoruba Monarchs 👇

1. Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun – Alagamo of Agamo, Akure North LGA, Ondo State

2. Oba Segun Aremu / Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole – Olukoro of Koro, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State

3. Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin – Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Ekiti State

4. Oba Samuel Olatunji Olusola / Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola – Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Ekiti State

5. Oba Adegoke Adeusi – Olufon of Ifon, Ondo State

6. Baale of Ogbayo – Oke-Ode, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State

7. Oba Salman Olátúnjí Aweda – Asamu of Olayinka, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State

8. Oba J.D. Ogunyanda Ilufemiloye / Oba James Dada Ogunyanda – Obalohun of Okoloke, Yagba West LGA, Kogi State

9. Oba Kamilu Salami – Ojibara of Bayagan-Ile, Kwara State

10. Oba Simeon Olaonipekun – Oniwo of Afin, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State

11. Oba Adeniyi Adelana – Baale of Ode Oriya Village, Owo LGA, Ondo State

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A son of late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), Isyaka Rabe, has broken his silence regarding the condition of his late father while in captivity and the mystery surrounding how the family received his remains.

He made the clarification while speaking in an exclusive interview with Deutsche Welle (DW).

Isyaka debunked the narrative put forward by authorities, stating that his father had no history of diabetes or high blood pressure, contrary to the claims publicly attributed to the Katsina State Government.

When questioned about the circumstances under which the family recovered the late general’s body, Isyaka revealed that the family was completely kept in the dark by official channels.

“When I announced the time for my father’s funeral prayer, many people began asking how the body was recovered. I told them I did not know and that they should direct such questions to the government,” he stated.

He added that while only God knows the actual cause of his father’s death, reports suggesting he died from standard health complications are inaccurate, pointing out that many believe the retired general was killed by a venomous animal.

“Some people believed the late General might have died from a snake bite, based on the last video released by the kidnappers,” he said.

He further dismissed rumours about his mother’s return by confirming that she still remains in the forest.

“Take it from me, our mother is still in captivity. She has not been released,” Isyaka clarified.

The late general and his wife were abducted by bandits on May 30, 2026, along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli Road in the Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, with the officer subsequently dying in custody.

Following the incident, the Katsina State Government announced that he passed away from complications related to diabetes and hypertension.

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By Gloria Ikibah

Members of the House of Representatives have been summoned to an emergency sitting scheduled for Monday, June 15, as lawmakers move to consider a further extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget.

The notice, issued by the Acting Clerk of the House of Representatives, Ibrahim Sidi, informed lawmakers that the emergency session would commence at 11:00 a.m. in line with the provisions of the House Standing Orders.

“I am directed to inform all Honourable Members of the House of Representatives that an Emergency Sitting of the House will be held on Monday, 15th June 2026 at 11:00 AM pursuant to Order Five, Rule 2(2) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives.

“The purpose of the Emergency Sitting is to consider the Appropriation (REPEAL and Enactment) Act, 2025 (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026 to further extend the implementation of the Capital aspect of the Budget from 30th June to 30th September 2026”, he said.

If approved, the extension will provide Ministries, Departments and Agencies with an additional three months to complete and fund capital projects captured in the 2025 fiscal framework.

The notice also urged lawmakers to accord the session the highest level of importance given the significance of the legislation before the House.

“All Honourable Members are required to take note and accord the Sitting priority attendance, please”, it added.

The emergency sitting comes as the National Assembly continues efforts to ensure the effective execution of capital projects and prevent disruptions to ongoing government programmes across the country.