Seven construction workers kidnapped in December 2025 from a Kwara state government road project have been released after spending weeks in captivity.
The workers were abducted on December 15 along the Sabaja–Owa-Onire road in Isin LGA while carrying out construction duties.
Press secretary to the Kwara state ministry of works, Olajide Abolarin,
confirmed the release in a statement issued on Monday in Ilorin
Commissioner for works and transport,
Abdulquawy Olododo, said the workers regained their freedom through coordinated efforts involving the state government and security agencies.
Olododo described the release as a major victory for public safety in the state.
H lauded AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for demonstrating strong political will in tackling insecurity.
The commissioner noted that two of the freed workers were engineers employed by the Kwara state ministry of Works.
“We are grateful to His Excellency and the security agencies. We also appreciate everyone who stood by us during these difficult times,” Olododo said.
