Suspected Terrorists Abducts Primary School Teacher On His Way To Work Along Eruku Road In Kwara

A primary school teacher, Shina Adeoye, has been abducted by suspected terrorists along the Obbo-Ile–Eruku Road in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, sparking fresh concerns about insecurity in the area.

Adeoye, who teaches at Cooperative Primary School, Eruku, was reportedly kidnapped on Thursday morning while travelling to work. Community sources said the attackers intercepted him on the road and whisked him away to an unknown destination.

As of the time of filing this report, his whereabouts remain unknown, while efforts to secure his release are ongoing.

A resident who spoke anonymously described the incident as another troubling sign of worsening insecurity in the area.

The resident also lamented what he described as the near absence of security presence along the route.

“This road has become very dangerous. People travel with fear because there is hardly any visible security presence along the axis. We have raised concerns several times, but nothing seems to have changed,” he said.

Community members warned that residents are increasingly exposed to attacks by armed groups operating in the area.

“Those using the Obbo-Ile–Eruku Road are no longer safe. Criminals appear to be taking advantage of the security gaps on the road. We are appealing to the government and security agencies to act before the situation gets worse,” another source said.

The latest incident comes months after suspected terrorists attacked Eruku community in November 2025, killing at least two people and injuring another. The Kwara State Police Command had previously confirmed the attack and said security operatives, alongside vigilantes, responded and forced the attackers to flee into the bush.