Breaking: Panic in Lafiagi as Suspected Bandits Attack Sodo Settlement, One Feared Dead, Several Abducted.

Breaking: Panic in Lafiagi as Suspected Bandits Attack Sodo Settlement, One Feared Dead, Several Abducted.

Fresh fears have gripped residents of Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State following a reported attack by suspected bandits on a Fulani settlement in the Sodo/Sawmill area of the town on Sunday evening.

According to multiple community sources, the attackers stormed the settlement located near the College of Education Technical, Lafiagi, causing panic among residents and forcing many people to flee the area.

Sources told NupekoTV that one Nupe man was reportedly killed during the attack, while several Fulani settlers were allegedly abducted by the armed assailants.

Details surrounding the incident remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report, with the exact number of abducted persons yet to be officially confirmed.

Residents said the attack triggered widespread fear across nearby communities, as gunmen reportedly operated in the area before fleeing with their victims.

Community members have called on security agencies to urgently mobilize personnel to the affected area, rescue those abducted, and prevent further attacks on vulnerable settlements around Lafiagi.

The latest incident comes amid growing concerns over insecurity in parts of Edu Local Government Area and other communities across Kwara North, where residents have repeatedly called for strengthened security measures.

As of press time, there was no official statement from the Kwara State Police Command or other security authorities regarding the attack.

This remains a developing story, and NupekoTV will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.