Terrorists Have Killed Seven Monarchs In The South-West And Nobody Is Talking — Gani Adams Cries Out

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has revealed that terrorists have killed about seven monarchs in the South-West and Yoruba-speaking parts of Kwara State, warning that the attacks on traditional rulers and community leaders are getting worse with no meaningful response from governors or security agencies. Adams, who spoke in an interview with Vanguard on Saturday, March 21, 2026, said the situation goes beyond the monarchs already killed, as community heads known as baales across Yorubaland are also being targeted.

The Yoruba generalissimo disclosed that he had raised the alarm about the growing attacks on traditional rulers as far back as November 2025. Despite sounding the warning publicly, he lamented that no state governor or security agency in the region reached out to him to discuss possible solutions or coordinate a response. He described the silence from those in positions of authority as deeply troubling, saying it has left communities across Yorubaland exposed and vulnerable to further attacks.

Adams said, “The terrorists have so far killed about seven monarchs in the South-West and some Yoruba-speaking states in Kwara. We are not even talking about the baales, the community heads in Yorubaland.” His words paint a grim picture of a region where the custodians of culture and local governance are being systematically picked off while those with the power to act remain silent.

The South-West, once considered one of the more stable regions in Nigeria, has in recent years witnessed a troubling rise in kidnappings, killings, and terrorist activities. Traditional rulers, who serve as the closest link between the government and rural communities, have become increasingly vulnerable targets. Their deaths do not only represent a loss of life but also a direct attack on the traditional governance structure and cultural heritage that hold many Yoruba communities together. The fact that Adams says he warned authorities months ago without receiving any response raises uncomfortable questions about the seriousness with which the security of the region is being treated.

Adams’ comments have drawn concern from many Nigerians, particularly in the South-West, where residents in rural areas have long complained about feeling abandoned by security forces. Some have echoed his frustration, asking why the killing of seven monarchs has not triggered a visible and urgent security response. Others have called on the governors of South-Western states and the federal government to treat the matter as an emergency before more lives are lost.

As attacks on traditional rulers and community leaders continue across Yorubaland, the pressure on state governors and federal security agencies to act decisively is mounting. Whether Adams’ latest outcry will finally prompt the kind of coordinated response the region desperately needs remains to be seen.