Suspected terrorists assault busy Kwara freeway, kidnap travellers

‎Suspected terrorists have attacked the busy Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran street in Kwara State, kidnapping no less than 4 travellers.

‎‎It was gathered that the incident occurred within the early hours of Monday, when armed males ambushed motorists alongside the freeway, a key route linking communities in Kwara South to the state capital, Ilorin.
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A supply aware of the incident mentioned that the attackers operated freely on the street, forcing automobiles to cease earlier than whisking the passengers to an unknown location.

‎‎“Bandits are nonetheless closely current within the space and are actively concentrating on travellers heading in the direction of Ilorin,” the supply mentioned.

‎‎As of the time of submitting this report, there was no official assertion from the Kwara State Police Command confirming the assault or detailing efforts to rescue the kidnapped victims.

Kwara State has witnessed a surge in insecurity in latest months, with a number of main kidnapping incidents occurring inside just a few months.

On November 18, 2025, gunmen attacked a Christ Apostolic Church department in Eruku throughout its midweek service, killing three worshippers, abducting 38 members, together with the pastor, and throwing the congregation into panic and chaos.

The kidnapped victims have been later launched; nonetheless, terrorist assaults are nonetheless on the rise within the North-Central state.