Bandits Kill Pregnant Woman, Abduct Eight In Kwara

Bandits launched a deadly attack on several villages in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The attack left a pregnant woman and others dead, while eight people were abducted and several others injured.

The attacks occurred on Tuesday, Residents reported that the assailants, arriving in large numbers on motorcycles, stormed Motokun and Egboro communities, shooting sporadically and forcing villagers to flee in panic.

A vigilante commander, Gina Gana, told news men that the attacks followed a confrontation between troops and bandits the previous day, during which dozens of cattle were rustled in coordinated strikes across multiple communities.

“At least four of the assailants were seriously wounded in the shootout,” Gana said.

Hon James Ibrahim, a resident, recounted the chaos: “We woke to see people running from Motokun after kidnappers invaded the village. One woman who was shot later died at Patigi General Hospital.

“About eight people were taken away, and several others were injured. The attackers also went away with no fewer than 15 motorcycles.

“We are pleading with the government to come to our aid as these attacks are becoming increasingly rampant.”

Another community leader, Mallam Mohammed, confirmed the kidnappings, adding, “Some of the kidnapped victims are wealthy individuals whom they know can be extorted. Where they met resistance, they fired.”

The attacks come amid growing insecurity in Kwara North, prompting the state government to relocate the 2025 Batch B Stream II NYSC orientation camp to Ilorin and impose restrictions on cattle market operations.

Source: Informationng