Armed Bandits Strike Kwara Village, Kidnap Mother, Two Children

Armed Bandits Strike Kwara Village, Kidnap Mother, Two Children

Suspected armed terrorists attacked the Ahun community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Wednesday night, abducting a mother and her two children while residents fled in panic. The assailants reportedly opened fire around 9:00 p.m., creating chaos and fear across the village.

Sources confirmed that the kidnapped woman is the wife of the son of the driver to the traditional ruler of Oro-Ago, popularly known as Baba Segun. During the attack, the gunmen allegedly injured the victim’s mother-in-law, Mama Segun, as they escaped.

Eyewitnesses said the raid lasted about 40 minutes, prompting some residents to consider abandoning their homes the following day. However, the traditional ruler of Oro-Ago urged villagers to remain, reportedly asking, “If they all leave now, on whom will I rule?” He also instructed security personnel to prevent vehicles from leaving Ahun and Oro-Ago, ensuring that the community remained under supervision.

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Local vigilantes were praised for their swift response, which helped prevent further casualties and destruction. One community member said, “We thank God that our vigilantes stood their ground. If not for their bravery, the bandits would have caused more havoc.”

In response to the incident, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Ifelodun LGA convened a day-long meeting on Thursday with vigilante leaders and local stakeholders to address security concerns and coordinate follow-up actions. The outcome of the meeting had not been publicly disclosed.

Relatives of the traditional ruler also commended the vigilantes’ courage, noting that families in the village were immediately contacted after the attack to check on their welfare.

The kidnapping comes amid rising concerns over armed attacks and insecurity in Kwara State, where rural communities continue to face threats from gunmen and criminal gangs targeting civilians for ransom or intimidation. Security agencies have been urged to intensify patrols and implement preventive measures to curb such attacks.

Armed Bandits Strike Kwara Village, Kidnap Mother, Two Children