10 persons abducted in Kwara

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From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a shooting incident that occurred at Isapa via Obbo-Ile Village on  November 24, 2025.

According to a statement by Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi explained that, “At about 6:30 am of the same date, the command received distress information on sporadic gunfire within the community. Swiftly responding, police operatives mobilised patrol vehicles and tactical teams to the scene.

“Preliminary findings revealed that  a group of armed men suspected to be herders invaded the village and started  shooting sporadically. As a result, a woman sustained gunshot injury on  her leg. She has since been treated and discharged.‎Further details from police operatives discovered that 10 persons were later abducted.”

‎‎In response to the gravity of the situation, the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Adekimi Ojo, visited Isapa community for an on-the-spot assessment.

‎During the visit, the CP met with traditional rulers, the Onisapa of Isapa Land, Oba Gbenga Adeyeye and Olokesa of Okesa Land, Oba Olu Fagbamila Raphael Olusegun, local and youth leaders, to assure residents of intensified operational efforts to rescue the victims safely and restore confidence in the area.

‎A search-and-rescue operation is currently underway, involving police tactical teams and local vigilante groups, who are combing the surrounding bushes with the aim  of rescuing the victims and apprehending the culprits.

‎Normalcy has been restored in the village, and the situation remains under strict monitoring.

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