Panic and grief have gripped the Bokungi community near Gbale in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State after armed bandits launched a deadly attack, killing a local vigilante and abducting several residents.
The assault took place on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, when the gunmen stormed the village, shooting sporadically and causing widespread chaos. In a bid to defend his community, a courageous member of the vigilante group lost his life.
Though the exact number of abducted persons remains unclear, the incident has left families in shock and mourning, with many residents still missing and others traumatized by the harrowing experience.
This incident occurred barely 24 hours after a similar attack in Lile village, Patigi Local Government Area, where suspected bandits brutally murdered a PDP chieftain and his son.
Communities across Kwara, particularly in the northern and southern regions, have witnessed a disturbing rise in violent attacks in recent months, with many killed and countless others kidnapped.