The Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero Local Government in Kwara State, Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, has been kidnapped by some gunmen.

According to a statement from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and signed by S.M.H Kosemani Esq, the Chairman NBA, Ilorin Branch, Barrister Arinde was abducted on Friday, April 25, 2025, while travelling from Oke Ero Local Government Area to Ilorin, alongside the Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPM) of the Local Government.

“We are deeply concerned to inform you that Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero Local Government in Kwara State, has been kidnapped,” the NBA statement said.

The association further explained that Barrister Arinde’s contact number was no longer going through, and there was no information about her whereabouts.

“Her contact number is no more going and there is no information about her whereabouts yet,” the NBA stated.

The NBA assured the public that it would provide further updates as more information becomes available.

“We will provide further updates as more information becomes available,” they added.

The NBA also urged the public to spread the information widely to assist in her rescue, stating, “Please share this information widely to aid in her rescue and pray for her release alive.”

The Ilorin Branch of the NBA has also called on security agencies to intensify efforts to secure Barrister Arinde’s safe release.