Fresh Attacks Hit Kwara Communities As Bandits Kidnap School Proprietor, Mother Of Bride-to-be, Others

By Rotela Oguns

Bandits have been on the rampage in three rural communities in Kwara State causing the residents of the affected towns to be living in panic.

The bandits, in the course of their coordinated attacks, abducted several residents, injuring others and while rustling cattle from their ranches.

According to reports the attacks happened on Wednesday night across three local governments including  Iwo Odo-Ore in Isin Local Government Area, as well as Gaa-Idera and Gaa Dembo-Agunjin communities in Ifelodun Local Government Area.

It was gathered that the attacks were almost simultaneously executed as the residents of the affected communities were given no chances to escape or hint neighbouring towns of impending doom.

“In Gaa-Odera, they shot at two people and kidnapped two people,” one of the sources told Sahara Reporters.

It was further gathered that Iwo Odo-ore was the worst hit of the affected communities as no fewer than five residents were abducted.

Prominent among the abductees is one Alhaji  Yusuf Yunusa.

“Alhaji Yusuf is a well-known politician in that axis and the proprietor of a nursery and primary school located at Oke-Onigbin and also in Lagos State,” the source further told Sahara Reporters.

The source continued, “Alhaji Yusuf had already planned an Islamic graduation ceremony ‘Walimoh’ for his child in Lagos on Saturday,”

In Ifelodun Local Government Area, it was gathered that the bandits abducted  six persons in Gaa Dembo-Agunjin and two persons in Gaa-Idera.

“Gaa-Agunjin, six people were kidnapped, and in Gaa-Idera, two persons were kidnapped while they were planning a wedding scheduled for today (Thursday),” the source explained.

The attackers reportedly targeted individuals connected to the wedding ceremony, including close family members.

“They kidnapped the bride’s mother and one other person, and also rustled cattle during the attack,” the source said.

During the attack, the bandits opened fire on residents, leaving at least two people injured.

“The bandits shot at two people; a bullet hit one person in the hand,” another source confirmed.

These attacks are the latest in the episode growing insecurity ravaging Kwara State including the killings in Woro community of the state.