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Kidnap attempt foiled as Vigilantes repel fresh bandits attack in Kwara
Bandits launched a fresh attack on Isapa community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State yesterday, attempting to abduct residents.
However, their plans were stopped by vigilant members of the community security team, who were already on alert.
Very Nigerian learnt that there was a fierce exchange of gunfire between the attackers and the local vigilantes.
The community quickly sent a Save Our Souls message to the state government, which then instructed soldiers stationed in Eruku to move in and support them.
At the time of reporting, the vigilantes had not recorded any casualties, as their bullets reportedly held firm while the bandits were successfully pushed back.
Isapa is about five kilometers from Eruku where three persons were killed and 38 congregation kidnapped inside a church last week Tuesday.
The Treasurer of Isapa Peoples Union, IPU, Mr. Abayomi Daramola confirmed the attack in an interview with Vanguard, yesterday evening.
“My people called me this evening (yesterday) to inform me of the bandits attack on our community,but thank God they weren’t able to abduct anyone.
“Our local vigilantes were up to the task as they engage them in gunshots. SoS was sent to the state government which immediately directed soldiers in Eruku, which is just few miles away to reinforce.
“They have left the community as we speak,” Daramola said.
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