Nigeria Kwara APC Chairman’s Wife, Daughter Abducted by Gunmen in Late-Night Raid

The Digest:

The wife and daughter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Patigi Local Government Area, Kwara State, have been kidnapped by a five-man armed gang. According to Vanguard, the assailants invaded the family home in Sakpefu on Sunday night, shooting sporadically before taking the victims to an unknown location.

Key Points:

• Victims identified as Hajiya Fatima and her daughter, Amina.
• Gunmen jumped the compound fence and fired shots to intimidate residents.
• The APC chairman was present but avoided abduction during the incident.
• Kidnappers operated for several minutes before escaping with the victims.
• Kwara Police Commissioner stated he was not yet informed of the incident.
• Patigi and Kwara North have recently experienced repeated kidnapping cases.
• The attack highlights growing security concerns in the region.

This abduction underscores the persistent insecurity in parts of Kwara State, raising questions about the effectiveness of current security measures in protecting citizens.

Sources: Vanguard