Kidnapping Spree in Kwara State: APC Chairman's Family Members Abducted

Strategic Insights -

Suspected bandits have kidnapped the wife and daughter of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Muhammad Swasun. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, is the latest in a series of incidents in the area. Just days prior, bandits had struck at Esanti and Lalagi villages in the same Patigi axis, killing a driver and abducting another resident. The kidnapping has gripped the people of the local government council, with palpable tension evident in the community.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five suspected bandits kidnapped the wife and daughter of the APC Chairman of Patigi Local Government Area, Alhaji Muhammad Swasun.
  • The attack occurred on Sunday night, around 11 p.m., when the bandits shot sporadically and forced themselves into the chairman's residence.
  • The victims, Hajia Fatima and Amina, are yet to be contacted by the kidnappers for ransom.
  • Local vigilantes have been deployed in the forest to rescue the victims.
  • The Divisional Police Station at Patigi LGA has informed the state Police Command about the incident and is working to rescue the victims without delay.
  • The same bandits had earlier struck at Esanti and Lalagi villages, killing a driver and abducting another resident.
  • In a separate incident, armed men invaded Shthe agbe community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, attacked the palace of the monarch, killed residents, and abducted others.

Statistics:

  • 5 suspected bandits were involved in the kidnapping.
  • The attack occurred at 11 p.m. on Sunday night.
  • The victims, Hajia Fatima and Amina, are currently being held captive by the kidnappers.
  • The Divisional Police Station at Patigi LGA has informed the state Police Command about the incident.
  • The same bandits had earlier killed a driver and abducted a resident in Esanti and Lalagi villages.
  • In a separate incident, armed men killed residents and abducted others in Shthe agbe community.

Sources:

  • The Punch, "Suspected bandits kidnap APC chairman's wife, daughter in Kwara"
  • The Guardian, "Kwara: APC Chairman's Family Members Kidnapped by Suspected Bandits"
  • Channels Television, " Kidnapping: APC Chairman's Family Abducted in Kwara State"