Bandits Attack Kwara Community, Burn Emir’s Palace, Abduct Wives, Children

On Monday, a coordinated attack by bandits targeted the Yashikira community in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State. The assailants set parts of the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducted several members of the royal household, including the wives and children of the traditional ruler, Alhaji Umar Seriki. The incident occurred during the early hours of the morning, specifically between 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., causing significant distress among the local population. Security forces have been alerted and are currently investigating the situation.

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