Armed bandits attack Kwara community, abduct one person

Armed bandits on Thursday attacked Lata Nna community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.

In the fresh attack on the community, one person identified as Mohammed Abubakar Ndapkada was abducted by the daring bandits, raising renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in the area.

The incident occurred between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., according to community sources.

Local sources told NupekoTV that shortly after the abduction, the kidnappers contacted members of the community to confirm that Mohammed was in their custody. They also handed him the phone to speak with his brother.

During the brief conversation, Mohammed reportedly told his brother that he had been blindfolded and did not know where he was being held.

As of the time of filing this report, the abductors had not communicated any ransom demand or conditions for his release.

The latest incident comes barely weeks after security operatives repelled a similar attack in Lata Nna, underscoring the persistent threat posed by armed bandits to communities in Patigi Local Government Area.

Residents have again renewed their appeals to the state government, the Federal Government, and security agencies to urgently strengthen security operations across the area and ensure the safe release of the abducted victim.

The community has repeatedly raised the alarm over the worsening security situation in the area, with residents sending SOS messages to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and making several appeals through the media for increased military presence and sustained security intervention in Lata Nna and neighbouring communities.

They warned that, without urgent action, more communities in the area could remain vulnerable to recurring attacks by bandits.