Tension has reportedly gripped parts of Kwara State following the abduction of members of the Iru Ekun Security Group associated with Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.
The gunmen allegedly abducted the security operatives and forced them to renounce their role in protecting communities against attacks and kidnappings.
According to reports, the abducted members pleaded with their captors and declared that they would no longer participate in community security activities.
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The Iru Ekun Security Group was established to protect Yoruba communities in Kwara State from suspected terrorists and kidnappers.
The reported incident has raised concerns among residents who rely on the group for protection amid security challenges in the area.
As of the time of filing this report, Sunday Igboho had yet to make a public statement concerning the abduction of the group members.
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