Terrorists Abduct Four Farmers In Kwara A Day After Eruku Church Attack

Terrorists have struck again in Kwara State, abducting four rice farmers in Bokungi Village, Edu Local Government Area, just a day after an attack on a church in Eruku, Ekiti LGA.

According to sources sited by SaharaReporters, the incident occurred Wednesday evening while the victims were harvesting rice. The attackers reportedly arrived suddenly, surrounded the farmers, and forced them into the bush before taking them to an unknown location. Residents said the gunmen operated without resistance for several minutes.

The recent abduction has heightened fear among farming communities in Edu LGA, with many settlements reportedly deserted as farmers avoid the fields during the peak harvest period.

This comes after a deadly attack on a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku on Tuesday evening. Gunmen reportedly opened fire during a church meeting, killing three worshippers on the spot and abducting several others, including the pastor. The attackers then escaped through bush paths linking Eruku to neighbouring villages, leaving residents in panic.

The Kwara State Police Command has yet to release an official statement regarding either incident. The attacks highlight a continuing security crisis in the state, particularly affecting vulnerable rural communities during crucial agricultural periods.