Suspected bandits have killed several residents and abducted others in coordinated late-night attacks on three rural communities in Isin and Ifelodun local government areas of Kwara State, deepening security concerns in the region.

How the attacks unfolded

The attacks occurred on Wednesday night, targeting Iwo Odo-Ore in Isin LGA, as well as Gaa-Idera and Gaa Dembo-Agunjin in Ifelodun LGA.

Residents said the gunmen stormed the communities simultaneously, shooting sporadically and abducting victims during the raids.

In Gaa-Odera, at least two people were shot while two others were kidnapped.

Heavy abductions reported

The violence was more intense in Iwo Odo-Ore, where at least five residents were abducted, including a prominent figure, Alhaji Yusuf Yunusa, alongside four Hausa residents.

Sources described Yusuf as a well-known politician in the area and a school proprietor with interests in both Kwara and Lagos.

He was reportedly preparing for a family Islamic ceremony before the attack.

Wedding disrupted in Ifelodun

In Ifelodun LGA, bandits abducted six people in Gaa Dembo-Agunjin and two others in Gaa-Idera.

The victims reportedly included family members linked to a wedding scheduled for Thursday.

“They kidnapped the bride’s mother and one other person,” a source said, adding that cattle were also rustled during the attack.

Casualties and injuries

Residents said the attackers opened fire during the عملیات, leaving at least two people injured.

“One person was hit in the hand by a bullet,” a source confirmed.

The number of those killed has not been officially verified, but multiple sources insist casualties were recorded.

Authorities yet to respond

As of the time of filing this report, security agencies have not issued an official statement on the attacks.

The incident adds to growing concerns over rising banditry and insecurity in parts of Kwara State and neighbouring regions.