Kwara State communities are experiencing widespread fear. A series of violent attacks and abductions have terrorized residents.
Sahara Reporters documented a recent incident. Masked gunmen abducted two Chinese nationals. They worked on the BUA road construction project. The abduction occurred on December 1. It happened along the Bode Saadu/Kaiama/Kosubosu road.
Attackers fired numerous gunshots. This lasted for hours. The men were then taken away. Their current location remains unknown.
Rising Insecurity Concerns
This incident highlights escalating insecurity. Days before, six farmers were seized. Terrorists kidnapped them. This happened in Lata community, Patigi LGA.
Local villagers experienced panic. Many fled their homes. They described the attack as fast and well-organized.
Further Incidents and Public Plea
Another concerning event occurred on Tuesday. Bandits expelled laborers from a farm. They stole a Haojue motorcycle. It was seven months old. The motorcycle belonged to a local businessman.
Violence is increasing across Kwara South and North. This fosters a climate of fear. Residents report terrorists operate without restraint.
Farmers face severe challenges. They struggle to work safely. Many fear abandoning their land. Continued attacks make farming impossible.
Other abductions predate these events. Armed men kidnapped a farmer in Eruku, Ekiti LGA. This occurred shortly after the release of 38 Christ Apostolic Church worshippers. The federal government secured their freedom.
Residents urge immediate government action. They seek restored security. Many warn that Kwara communities face uninhabitability. Prompt intervention is crucial.
Farming, local enterprises, and livelihoods are imperiled. Countless residents live in fear. This pervasive fear continues to expand.
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