Two Chinese nationals were kidnapped by armed men at a BUA road construction site in Kwara State, escalating concerns over security in the region. The abduction occurred along the Bode Saadu/Kaiama/Kosubosu road project on the night of December 1, 2025.
Sources said masked gunmen stormed the site between 11pm and 4am. “Gunmen recently invaded the BUA road construction site along Bode Saadu/Kaiama Road. They fired sporadic gunshots for about 2 to 3 hours before abducting two Chinese nationals working with the company,” a security source told Sahara Reporters.
The site is located less than two kilometres from the villages of Bielesin/Fallah and near Olokiti. The source confirmed that no other casualties were reported apart from the two men taken to an unknown location.
The incident follows a series of violent attacks in Kwara South and Kwara North. Earlier this week, six beans farmers were abducted by terrorists in Lata community, Patigi Local Government Area. “They came very early in the morning while the farmers were busy. They took all six of them into the bush, and up till now, there is no update about their whereabouts,” a resident said.
Another resident recounted a separate attack on Tuesday, where bandits chased labourers from a farm and seized a seven-month-old Haojue motorcycle belonging to a local businessman. Residents noted that the escalating violence has caused widespread fear. Many communities are fleeing their homes as terrorists operate freely.
The latest abduction comes just days after Mr. Aasaru, a farmer in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, was kidnapped by four armed bandits, marking the second such attack in a month. Security sources warned that unless urgent intervention occurs, incidents targeting farmers, construction workers, and residents may continue to rise.
Kwara State authorities have yet to release an official statement on the abduction of the Chinese nationals. However, local security operatives are reportedly mobilizing to track the perpetrators and secure the victims’ release.
The ongoing insecurity highlights the urgent need for strengthened protection measures along rural roads and construction sites in the state.
Communities affected by these attacks continue to call on the federal and state governments to deploy additional security personnel and resources to prevent further kidnappings and restore a sense of safety to residents.