Armed Bandits Stormed Kwara Community, Injure Two Residents in Failed Attempt to Kidnap Another Traditional Ruler

Suspected bandits on Thursday evening invaded Yaru community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State in an alleged attempt to kidnap the Oniyaru of Yaru. The attack was, however, foiled by a combined team of local hunters, vigilantes and military personnel.

Security sources said the heavily armed attackers stormed the community with the apparent aim of abducting the traditional ruler but were forced to retreat after encountering stiff resistance from security operatives and local volunteers.

Confirming the incident, a source said the b@ndits were successfully repelled, adding that two residents sustained inj¥ries during the attack.

The failed kidnap attempt has reportedly left many residents frightened.

According to the source, the attackers fled after they were confronted by hunters, vigilantes and soldiers deployed to the area.

The incident occurred barely two days after another suspected bandit attack in the nearby Gaa Ogele community, where three people were reportedly kidnapped, heightening concerns over the growing insecurity in parts of Ifelodun Local Government Area.

The back-to-back attacks have heightened fear among residents of Yaru, Gaa Ogele and neighbouring communities, with many expressing concern over the increasing activities of suspected bandits in the area.