Gunmen abduct 25 people in twin attacks in Nigeria's Kwara state, police say
Gunmen abducted 25 people in twin attacks early Sunday and late Friday in Nigeria's Kwara state, police said on Monday. The attacks included the abduction of "at least 10 people" and setting part of a palace on fire.
The attackers struck around 2 a.m. (0100 GMT) in Yashikira, and a second attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) in the Ekiti local government area. During the raid in Yashikira, the assailants set sections of the Emir of Yashikira's palace ablaze and kidnapped 10 residents. In the second attack, armed assailants opened fire at worshippers holding a night vigil at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, killing three people and abducting 15 others, according to police. The incident was reported by a local pastor. Police Commissioner Ojo Adekimi said security forces had launched a joint operation to search nearby forests and suspected hideouts, with the aim of rescuing the victims and arresting those responsible.
Police said tactical teams, including a drone unit and specialised mobile force personnel, had been deployed to carry out search-and-rescue operations and track down the attackers.
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Gunmen have launched twin attacks in Nigeria's Kwara state, targeting a police station, a traditional ruler's palace, and a prayer gathering. Authorities are scrambling to respond to the escalating violence in the region - but what's driving these brazen acts?
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