Terrorists have reportedly abducted a traditional ruler, Oba Bayagan, in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, sparking renewed fear over the worsening insecurity gripping rural communities across the state.
SaharaReporters learnt that the monarch was kidnapped on Saturday, though specifics around the attack are still unclear at the time of filing this report.
The latest kidnap incident has heightened tension across Ifelodun and neighbouring LGAs, as residents worry the insurgents are expanding their reach across communities, ransacking escape corridors with sporadic raids.
Sources within the community confirmed residents had not recovered from previous incidents before news of Saturday’s abduction hit the town.
Recall that barely two weeks ago, gunmen stormed a church in the Ekiti axis, abducting worshippers during a thanksgiving service.
Naijaonpoint understands that security intervention later led to the rescue of the victims.
Shortly after, another armed gang invaded the Isapa community, also in the Ekiti corridor, kidnapping at least 11 residents, including women and young persons.
SaharaReporters further confirmed in a separate report that terrorists also returned to strike Manba Village late Friday night, entering through the Rogun axis at about 11 pm.
“The gunmen came through Rogun and headed straight into Manba. They operated freely and took two people away,” the source told SaharaReporters.
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