Bandits Kill Resident, Abduct Two Women in Kwara Attack
Suspected bandits have killed one resident and abducted two women during an attack on a Fulani settlement in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The attack occurred on Monday night at the Sodo/Sawmill area on the outskirts of the community when armed men stormed the settlement and fired gunshots, causing panic among residents.
Witnesses said the attackers appeared to be targeting a Fulani leader in the area but were unable to find him during the operation.
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In the process, the gunmen abducted two women, identified as wives of the community leader, before fleeing the scene.
One resident was also shot dead during the attack.
Security operatives were said to have responded after distress calls were made, while military personnel engaged the attackers and forced them to retreat into a nearby forest.
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The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the incident, saying one person was killed and two women were taken away.
Police authorities said the attackers had targeted a Fulani leader known locally as an Ardo, adding that efforts were ongoing to track down the suspects and rescue the victims.
The incident has raised renewed concern among residents over recurring attacks in Edu and surrounding communities in Kwara North, where calls for stronger security presence have continued.
