Suspected Bandits Abduct Nine Kwara Worshippers

By Ayodele Oni

It was a bleak Sunday for Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, as suspected terrorists reportedly invaded a church in the community abducting at least nine worshippers during the worship service on Sunday.

Sources in the community told SaharaReporters that the heavily armed assailants stormed the church while worship activities were ongoing.

According to a source, the attackers arrived suddenly and carried out the operation without resistance as residents and worshippers fled for safety.

The source confirmed that nine people were taken away by the attackers.

“Yes, I can confirm to you that nine people were kidnapped today and whisked away by the assailants,” the source said.

Residents said the gunmen, suspected to be bandits operating in parts of the region, invaded the church premises and forcefully took the victims to an unknown destination.

The incident has thrown the Oro-Ago community into fear and confusion, as residents expressed concern over the growing insecurity in parts of Kwara State and surrounding communities.

Source said the attack happened on Sunday during church activities, when worshippers had gathered for service before the assailants stormed the premises and carried out the abduction.

Community members have since called on security agencies to urgently intervene and ensure the safe rescue of the kidnapped victims.