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BREAKING: Again, bandits storm Kwara community, abduct pregnant woman, many others
At least 11 people including a pregnant woman, children and other residents have been abducted after bandits stormed Isapa, a community close to Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The attack occurred just 24 hours after victims who were kidnapped during a church service in nearby Ekuru community last Tuesday regained their freedom.
Very Nigerian reports that the latest incident happened around 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, when about 20 to 30 armed bandits invaded the community.
The attackers reportedly fired shots into the air as they advanced, forcing residents to run for safety.
An elderly woman was reportedly hit by a stray bullet during the incident.
A community leader, who confirmed the development under strict anonymity, said “eleven people were kidnapped, seven of them from the same household.
“The victims include a pregnant woman, two nursing mothers, and several young children”, he said.
Those abducted were identified as Talatu Kabiru, 20; Magaji, 6; Kande, 5; Hadiza, 10; Mariam, 6; Saima, 5; a housewife, Habibat; another housewife, Fatima Yusufu; a pregnant woman, Sarah Sunday, 22; a nursing mother, Lami Fidelis, 23; and another nursing mother, Haja Na Allah.
Eyewitnesses said the gunmen moved through sections of the town, leaving bullet holes in walls and doors.
Expended AK-47 shells were later recovered from several points in the community after the attackers retreated with their captives.
It was gathered that the situation has heightened tension across Isapa and surrounding settlements as security agencies and local vigilante groups intensify efforts to locate the kidnappers and rescue the victims.
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