Full details: Bandits Abduct Six Residents in Late-Night Attack on Rukpete Village, Edu LGA, Kwara State

Full details: Bandits Abduct Six Residents in Late-Night Attack on Rukpete Village, Edu LGA, Kwara State

Suspected bandits have attacked Rukpete village in Lafiagi Emirate, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting six residents during a late-night operation.

According to a community source who spoke with a NupekoTV-Lafiagi correspondent, the incident occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026. The attackers reportedly carried out the operation quietly, initially kidnapping seven individuals.

The source disclosed that one elderly victim was later released by the assailants, while the remaining six victims—comprising four men and two women—were taken away before security operatives could intervene.

It was further gathered that several of the abducted individuals are children under the age of 14, raising heightened concern within the community.

The attack has instilled widespread fear among residents, who are now calling on government authorities and security agencies to take swift and decisive action to secure their release and prevent further incidents.

Residents said several of the abducted victims are children under the age of 14, intensifying fears over their safety and highlighting the vulnerability of rural communities in the region.

The incident has heightened anxiety among locals, who are urging authorities to act swiftly to secure the victims’ release and strengthen security presence to prevent further attacks.

Banditry and kidnappings for ransom have remained persistent security challenges in parts of Nigeria, particularly in rural and underserved areas.