A group of approximately four bandits attacked the Eruku community in Kwara State on Sunday, abducting a 40-year-old farmer, Mr. Aasaru, while he worked on his farm along the road to Koro community.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident, stating, “Police operatives from Eruku Division, received a complaint at about 1400hours on Sunday that four armed men invaded a farm along Koro road, Eruku at about 1230hours and abducted one Mr. Aasanru (m) aged 40.
Upon receipt of the report, a joint team of police, military personnel and local vigilante members was immediately deployed to the area for an intensive search and rescue operation.”
This marks the second attack on Eruku in less than a month, coming a week after the release of 38 individuals kidnapped from the Christ Apostolic Church, and authorities have intensified efforts to secure the farmer’s release.