Residents of Isapa in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State were thrown into fear and chaos on Monday evening following a violent raid by armed bandits. The attackers abducted at least 11 people, including a pregnant woman, two nursing mothers, and several children.

Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants, estimated to be between 20 and 30 in number, stormed the town around 6 pm, moving with a large herd of cattle while firing sporadically.

An elderly woman was struck by a stray bullet during the attack, heightening concerns for the community’s safety.

By the time residents gathered their courage to inspect the aftermath, the streets and homes bore the marks of violence: walls and doors riddled with bullets, and spent AK-47 cartridges scattered across the area.

Local leaders confirmed that seven members of one family were among those abducted.

The victims have been identified as Talatu Kabiru, Magaji, Kande, Hadiza, Mariam, Saima, Habibat, Fatima Yusufu, Sarah Sunday (pregnant), Lami Fidelis (nursing mother), and Haja Na Allah.

Sources said the attackers quickly overpowered residents before forcibly taking the victims into nearby forests.

This latest attack comes just days after a similar assault on Eruku town, where terrorists invaded a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church, killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor.

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Fortunately, all victims from that incident were safely released to the Kwara State Government on Sunday.

The repeated raids have left communities on edge, raising urgent questions about security and the measures in place to protect residents in rural areas.