Nigeria, June 9 -- Suspected bandits have attacked Rukpete village in Lafiagi Emirate, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting six residents during a late-night operation.

According to a community source who spoke to Nupeko TV, the incident occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026. The attackers reportedly carried out the operation quietly, initially kidnapping seven individuals.

The source disclosed that one elderly victim was later released by the assailants, while the remaining six victims comprising four men and two women were taken away before security operatives could intervene.

It was further gathered that several of the abducted individuals are children under the age of 14, raising heightened con...