According to a report by Arise News on Sunday, March 8, 2026, suspected terrorists have abducted a housewife and her son in Ndeji community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, in a fresh attack that has heightened fear among residents.
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night when heavily armed attackers stormed the community, firing sporadically and causing widespread panic.
Residents fled in different directions as the assailants moved through the area, taking advantage of the chaos to carry out the abduction.
Local sources said the attackers were heavily armed and used sophisticated weapons to intimidate residents.
Many people ran into nearby bushes and sought cover in surrounding areas, but the assailants managed to seize the housewife and her child, carrying them away to an unknown location.
The attack has left the community on edge, as there were no immediate security operatives available to respond or prevent the abduction.
Residents described the incident as sudden and violent, with little opportunity to protect themselves or their families.
The abduction follows a series of similar attacks in the region, highlighting the ongoing security challenges faced by communities in Kwara State.
Authorities and vigilante groups have been struggling to contain such incidents, which often involve heavily armed attackers operating in small, remote villages.
In some cases, rapid responses by local vigilantes have been able to rescue kidnapped victims, but in Ndeji, the attackers reportedly escaped before any assistance arrived.
The community has appealed for immediate intervention from security agencies to rescue the abducted mother and son.
Local leaders have urged the government to increase patrols and provide rapid response teams to prevent further incidents.
Residents are also calling for improved intelligence and early warning systems to detect potential attacks, as fear and uncertainty continue to affect daily life in the area.
Resident said, “Most of us started running from one end to another because there were no security operatives to protect us. As soon as they started their attack, some of us ran into nearby bushes for cover, but the terrorists overpowered a housewife and her son and took them away.”See_More…