Bandits have abducted 11 residents of Isapa community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, in a renewed surge of violence that has left villagers in fear and authorities under pressure.
The attack, which occurred on Monday, comes barely two weeks after gunmen stormed the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in the area, kidnapping 38 worshippers and leaving several others dead.
Witnesses say more than 20 armed men invaded the community with a large herd of cattle, firing sporadically as residents fled for safety. An elderly woman was reportedly struck by a stray bullet.
A community leader, who spoke anonymously for security reasons, confirmed the abductions, saying 11 residents—seven of them from the same family—were taken away.
“We are traumatised,” he said. “This is the second major attack in just days. Among those kidnapped are a pregnant woman, nursing mothers, and small children.”
The kidnapped victims have been identified as:
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Talatu Kabiru (20)
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Magaji (6)
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Kande (5)
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Hadiza (10)
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Mariam (6)
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Saima (5)
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Habibat (housewife)
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Fatima Yusufu (pregnant woman)
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Sarah Sunday (22)
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Lami Fidelis (23, nursing mother)
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Haja Na Allah (nursing mother)
Residents said the attackers moved from house to house, leaving bullet holes in walls and doors. Dozens of expended AK-47 shells were recovered at the scene after the gunmen retreated with their captives.
Police authorities have not yet issued an official statement, though community members say they are awaiting a security deployment.
More details are expected as the situation develops.
