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 said 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.