Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- Residents of Isalekoko in the Ojagboro area of Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday morning foiled an alleged kidnap attempt after a woman was reportedly caught trying to lure children in the community.

The Informant247 gathered that the woman was first spotted around 7:30 a.m. roaming the streets, trailing children in the neighborhood. Her suspicious movement raised concerns among traders, one of whom alerted members of the community.

Eyewitnesses said the suspect attempted to lure a child before she was accosted by residents. "She kept following children she noticed around before one of the traders called the attention of others," a resident said.

Angry passersby descended on her, beating her severely, before the comm...