Bandits on Monday launched a fresh attack on the Isapa community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, but were prevented from abducting residents after a stiff resistance by local vigilantes.
The attackers, who reportedly stormed the community in the evening, met strong pushback as vigilante members engaged them in an intense exchange of gunfire.
According to residents, the bandits were repelled after a prolonged shootout. No vigilante member sustained injuries.
A community source told Vanguard that the bullets fired at the vigilantes “couldn’t penetrate,” giving them an upper hand during the confrontation.
Following the attack, Isapa residents immediately sent a Save Our Souls (SOS) message to the Kwara State Government. Authorities swiftly directed soldiers stationed in Eruku—just five kilometres away—to move in and reinforce security.
Confirming the incident, the Treasurer of the Isapa Peoples Union (IPU), Mr Abayomi Daramola, praised the vigilance and bravery of local security operatives.
He said, “My people called me this evening (yesterday) to inform me of the bandits’ attack on our community, but thank God they weren’t able to abduct anyone.
“Our local vigilantes were up to the task as they engaged them in gunshots. SoS was sent to the state government, which immediately directed soldiers in Eruku, which is just a few miles away, to reinforce.
“They have left the community as we speak.”
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