Armed bandits on Wednesday night reportedly struck Oba Isin community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a forest guard and abducting his wife.
As reported by Daily Post, the latest incident is said to have occurred amid ongoing military operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements from parts of Kwara South Senatorial District.
Sources in the area disclosed that the attackers stormed the community at about 8pm, unleashing heavy gunfire that sent residents fleeing for safety.
The slain guard is said to be the second forest operative to lose his life in recent attacks linked to banditry in the state.
Recall that Samuel Omotosho Olawuyi was earlier killed during an assault on Koro town in Ekiti Local Government Area.
Residents of Oba Isin recounted that the sound of sustained gunshots created panic across the town, forcing many to abandon their homes, while others remained indoors out of fear.
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As of the time of filing this report, security agencies were yet to issue an official statement on the incident, but efforts were reportedly ongoing to track down the assailants and rescue the abducted victim.
