Armed bandits on Sunday abducted three members of a family in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State while they were returning from a condolence visit, marking the latest security breach in the increasingly vulnerable area.
The victims, all indigenes of the Agboro community, were reportedly seized by the bandits around 7:00 a.m. while heading back from paying respects to a deceased family member.
Vanguard gathered that the bandits were marching the victims toward the direction of Isanlu in Kogi State when the news broke.
Local sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, identified the abducted individuals as: Abiodun Abidemi (Brother of the deceased); Abiodun Olumide (Brother of the deceased); Ayomide Moses (Son of the deceased).
Residents expressed frustration, noting that Patigi Local Government has been highly vulnerable to bandit activities for months, with outlaws reportedly defying several existing security measures.
However, when contacted, the state Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, denied any knowledge of the attack, stating: “I am not aware.”
As of press time, authorities have yet to officially confirm the abduction or provide updates on efforts to rescue the three family members.
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