Armed bandits invade Kwara community, kill one resident

Metro Armed bandits invade Kwara community, kill one resident Published on April 21, 2026 By Abdulrazaq Adebayo Armed bandits on Tuesday, attacked Chekugi Community in Lafiagi Emirate, Edu LGA of Kwara State, killing one resident, and abducted family members in a deadly midnight attack. According to sources who spoke with NUPEKOTV, the assailants stormed the community at about 2:00 a.m. and invaded the residence of a man identified as Yellow Kabari. He was reportedly killed during the attack, while members of his family were abducted and taken to an unknown destination. The incident has left residents in shock, with many expressing concern over the growing insecurity in the area. Community members who now live in fear have called on security agencies to intensify efforts to secure lives and property. At the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from authorities regarding the attack or the fate of the abducted family members. Meanwhile, local residents have continued to appeal for urgent intervention to prevent further occurrences. In a related development, the Nigerian Military has arrested notorious bandit ‘Sule Yellow’ after collecting kidnap ransom. Don't Miss Police arrest three, recover Kano-stolen vehicle in Jigawa You may like Three soldiers killed as troops repel attack in Kwara community Police arrest 42 illegal miners over abduction of Kwara monarch Bandits attack Kwara community, kill soldiers, others Again, terrorists abduct another Kwara monarch, demand N400m ransom Bandits abduct Kwara monarch in night raid Kwara PDP kicks as state govt moves to reopen alleged robbery case against Saraki, others

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