Gunmen suspected to be bandits abducted four members of the same family in Babanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, during an attack on Wednesday morning.
The attackers reportedly invaded the farmland where the victims were working, firing sporadically before rounding up members of the family. Five people were initially seized, but an elderly man was later released while four others were taken away.
Sources said the victims had gone to the farm for their daily activities when the armed men struck suddenly and surrounded them. The identities of the abducted persons have not yet been officially confirmed.
Residents noted that Babanla and nearby communities have experienced rising security challenges in recent months, citing concerns over inadequate security presence in remote farming areas.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while residents are calling for intensified patrols and urgent efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted family members.
