Terrorists have carried out another attack in Kwara State, abducting four rice farmers in Bokungi Village, Edu Local Government Area.
The incident comes less than 24 hours after gunmen stormed a church in Eruku, also in Kwara State.
According to reports, the latest abduction occurred on Wednesday evening while the farmers were working in their fields during the peak of the harvest season.
According to a community source, the attackers arrived suddenly, surrounding the farmers as they gathered their harvested rice.
“It has been confirmed that bandits struck again at Bokungi under the Lafiagi Emirate. Four people were abducted. Information is still emerging,” the source said.
Residents said the gunmen operated for several minutes without resistance, forcing the farmers into the nearby bush before taking them to an unknown location.
Community members also noted that rising insecurity in Edu LGA has forced many farming settlements to be abandoned, as farmers fear attacks during the harvest period when they are most vulnerable.
The Kwara State Police Command had not issued an official statement at the time of filing this report.
This follows a violent attack on Tuesday evening in Eruku town, Ekiti Local Government Area, where terrorists stormed a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor.
Sources said the attackers struck during a church meeting, opening fire and sending worshippers fleeing for cover.
“The gunmen came in suddenly and started shooting. Three people were killed instantly,” a source said. “They gathered others at gunpoint and marched them into the bush. We still don’t know the exact number taken.”
The assailants reportedly escaped through bush paths connecting Eruku to neighbouring communities, leaving residents in panic and confusion.