Gunmen have abducted Hajiya Fatima, the wife of Muhammad Swasun, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sakpefu, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, along with his daughter, Amina, during a violent raid on Sunday night.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday night.
Diaspora Digital Media gathered that the armed assailants stormed the community, firing sporadically to frighten residents before taking their victims to an unknown location.
Witnesses said the attackers spent several minutes in the area before fleeing.
This alarming incident comes amid a surge in kidnappings across Kwara North, which has left locals increasingly concerned about security lapses.
Just a day earlier, suspected bandits launched a separate attack on Shagbe community in Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The criminal elements targeted the palace of the Onishagbe of Shagbe, killing multiple residents and abducting others during a raid that reportedly lasted hours without intervention from security agencies.
Despite their efforts, the monarch and his household escaped harm.
A source revealed that the attackers operated freely, ignoring repeated distress calls made by residents.
The Kwara State government has assured the public it is addressing the situation, though the exact number of casualties and abducted individuals in the Shagbe attack remains unclear.
These incidents have intensified fears of worsening insecurity in rural communities, where delayed responses from security operatives are a common complaint.