Gunmen abduct 10 people in Kwara hours after church attack
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
Unknown gunmen have abducted about 10 people in an overnight attack on the Palace of the Emir of Yashikira.
The incident which occurred in Baruten Local Government Area of kwara State was carried out on Sunday night.
According to reliable sources, security forces launched an immediate rescue operation to free the victims involved.
Western Post gathered that military and police operatives have established a cordon in the area as part of efforts to rescue all 10 people.
It was also gathered that the attackers sought to raid the local police stations but were reportedly repelled.
As of press time, police authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the reported abduction.
This ordeal came hours after the killing and abduction of worshippers by armed criminals at Ori-Oke Ajaiye in the state’s Ekiti LGA.
