Bandits kill two, abduct several in fresh attack on Eruku community

The Eruku community in the Ekiti local government area of Kwara State came under attack on Tuesday evening, leaving two people dead and several others abducted.

Residents said the attackers arrived heavily armed and fired sporadically, forcing many people to flee into nearby bushes. They confirmed that two persons were killed on the spot.

Community members noted that the police, vigilantes, and the Eruku Progressive Union have been making efforts in recent weeks, but Tuesday’s attack has increased fears about worsening insecurity. Many residents are now calling on the president to intervene urgently.

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the incident.

In a statement, police public relations officer SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said the divisional police officer in Eruku, along with operatives and vigilantes, quickly responded to the gunshots around 6 p.m., forcing the attackers to escape into the bush.

She said two victims — Mr Aderemi and Mr Tunde Asaba Ajayi — were found fatally shot, one inside a church and the other in a nearby bush.

A vigilante member, Segun Alaja, also sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment at ECWA Hospital, Eruku.

The police commissioner, CP Adekimi Ojo, commended the swift response of the security team and assured residents that efforts are ongoing to track down the criminals. The command added that further updates will be provided as investigations continue.

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