Armed terrorists have abducted four residents during a fresh attack on a rural community in Kwara State, heightening fears over rising insecurity in parts of the North-Central region.
According to local sources and preliminary security reports, the assailants stormed the village on [specific day if known], fired gunshots into the air to sow panic, and kidnapped four individuals — including at least one woman. The victims were reportedly taken at gunpoint from their homes and led into nearby bushland before fleeing the scene.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers moved with speed and coordination, leaving residents terrified and forcing families to flee their homes. Community leaders reported that the incident occurred late in the evening, taking many by surprise and overwhelming local vigilante groups.
The identities of the abducted individuals have not yet been released publicly, but relatives confirmed that efforts to locate them and secure their release are underway. Residents have appealed to security agencies to intensify patrols and rescue operations, warning that such attacks are disrupting farming activities and daily life in the area.
Security forces, including officers from the Nigeria Police Force and Civilian Joint Task Force (where applicable), were said to have been deployed to the community following the incident to track down the kidnappers and recover the abducted residents.
Kwara State authorities condemned the attack and reiterated their commitment to working with federal security agencies to protect citizens and restore peace to vulnerable communities. They urged local residents to provide information that could assist in the ongoing manhunt.
This latest abduction comes amid a spate of similar attacks across several states, where armed bands have targeted villages and highways for kidnappings, often demanding ransom and overwhelming local security arrangements.
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