BREAKING: Farmer Killed as Bandits Strike Patigi LGA Community Amid Multiple Attacks

One farmer has been killed in another bandit attack in Lata Nna community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, NupekoTV reports on Monday, August 31, 2026, as residents continue to face insecurity despite repeated calls for government intervention and promises to deploy military personnel.

The victim, identified as Abdullahi Dogo Mai Tulari, was reportedly attacked while on his farm. His child, who escaped the attack, rushed back home and informed community members about what had happened.

The killing comes amid multiple attacks reported in the community within the last 24 hours, including another attack around 9pm on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in which a passenger travelling with a commercial bikeman from Lata Nna was reportedly abducted. Community members also spoke of residents who remain in captivity following previous attacks.

Speaking on NupekoTV’s online interactive session on Sunday evening, community youths, women and other members said they had continued to make efforts and provide necessary information to the government concerning those already in captivity but felt they were being left to their fate.

The community members also debunked any suggestion of previous links between the community and terrorists, stressing that residents have suffered significant losses that they may never recover from. They said the people largely depend on farming for their livelihood but are now unable to access their farmlands due to insecurity.

According to the residents, they have consistently provided relevant information to government authorities and security agencies about activities of the bandits. They, however, expressed frustration that there had been instances where suspected bandit kingpins who were arrested were later released, raising questions about the effectiveness of efforts to tackle the insecurity.

They also expressed frustration over repeated government promises to deploy military personnel, describing the situation as “promise upon promise” while the community remains exposed to further attacks.

The fresh attack comes amid concerns that residents remain vulnerable despite repeated appeals for proper security presence in the community.