Seven construction workers kidnapped in 2025 from the site of a Kwara State Government Road Project have been released after weeks in captivity.
The workers were kidnapped on December 15 along the Sabaja–Owa-Onire road in Isin Local Government Area, while carrying out construction duties.
Press Scretary 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.
He commended governor 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,” he added.
