Nigeria, June 26 -- Fear and frustration have taken hold of the Bokungi community near Gbale in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, following a bandit attack that left one local vigilante dead and several residents abducted.
The attack occurred on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, when heavily armed bandits invaded the village, opening fire and creating panic among residents. In the process, a brave member of the community vigilante group was killed while trying to defend the people.
Multiple residents were kidnapped by the attackers, though the exact number remains unconfirmed as of the time of this report. Families have been thrown into anxiety and mourning, as the community grapples with the aftermath of the deadly att...