MORE ATTACKS: A Fresh Wave Of Fear Grips Kwara Communities As Bandits Strike Farmers And Worshippers In Rapid Succession

 

A tense mood has settled across several communities in Kwara State following a pair of violent attacks that occurred less than a day apart. Fresh reports from Edu Local Government Area reveal that four rice farmers working in Bokungi Village were seized by armed men who stormed their fields during the crucial harvest period. The disturbing episode unfolded on Wednesday evening, adding to the growing anxiety that has spread after a deadly church invasion in Eruku town the previous day.

Eyewitnesses from Bokungi describe a sudden and coordinated operation carried out by the assailants. The farmers were said to be gathering their harvested rice when the gunmen emerged, forming a ring around them before anyone could flee. Villagers recount that the attackers faced no pushback, which allowed them to move the victims into a nearby bush and disappear toward unfamiliar terrain.

Reports from community members indicate that the persistent insecurity gripping Edu LGA has already forced many farming settlements to empty out. Households that depended solely on agriculture have abandoned their fields, worried that the harvest season places farmers at heightened risk because they must spend long hours outdoors. Residents say the latest abductions confirm their fears that recent patterns of violence are becoming bolder and more unpredictable.

Local sources monitoring the attack say critical details are still coming in. What remains clear is that the kidnappers executed the raid with precision, leaving families distraught as they await information about the whereabouts and safety of the abducted farmers. Community leaders continue to express frustration that criminal groups are targeting farming villages at a time when residents should be focused on securing their crops rather than fearing for their lives.

Authorities in the state have yet to issue an official response regarding the Wednesday incident. The silence from security agencies has only deepened the uncertainty in communities that feel abandoned as threats escalate around them. Calls for stronger presence of law enforcement have grown louder, especially among farmers who believe their work now comes with life threatening risks.

Tension had already been building statewide following the traumatic attack on a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku. The Tuesday assault left three worshippers dead and several others, including the presiding pastor, kidnapped. Witnesses from the church recount scenes of chaos as terrorists stormed a gathering and immediately unleashed gunfire. Worshippers scattered in all directions seeking shelter while the attackers carried out their mission with chilling ruthlessness.

Residents of Eruku describe the aftermath as a moment overflowing with panic and grief. Families rushed to identify the dead, while others searched desperately for missing relatives. The violent raid tore through a peaceful community gathering and left a lingering sense of vulnerability among worshippers who never imagined their place of devotion would become a target.

These two tragedies occurring within such a narrow timeframe have intensified debates about the worsening security situation in Kwara. Many locals fear the attacks signal a troubling shift, as both religious centers and farmlands now appear to be vulnerable. Community voices continue to press for immediate action from security agencies, arguing that the pattern of violence must be confronted before more lives are lost.

As families wait anxiously for updates on the abducted farmers and the kidnapped church members, Kwara communities remain on edge. The sense of safety that once allowed residents to gather for worship or tend to their crops has been severely shaken, leaving many to wonder when meaningful interventions will arrive to restore calm and protect everyday life across the state.