Two female passengers were abducted on Monday by armed bandits in Bacita, a community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The incident occurred when the commercial vehicle they were traveling in, en route from Niger State to Osun State, broke down at Bacita Junction due to a mechanical fault.
According to security sources, the bandits took advantage of the breakdown to strike. They reportedly overpowered the passengers near the vehicle while the driver and other travelers were unable to intervene, focusing their attack specifically on women they could easily control and abduct.
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Only two female passengers were taken because the rest of the passengers managed to escape during the confusion.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bacita has intensified efforts to track the kidnappers. Officials are coordinating with other security agencies to rescue the victims and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Security forces have also increased surveillance and cordoned off strategic areas in Bacita to prevent further attacks and support the ongoing operation.
The abduction underscores growing security challenges in Kwara, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protection measures along highways and in local communities.
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