Residents of the Eruku community in the Kwara State Local Government Area of Ekiti reported that two people were killed and an unknown number of others were abducted on Tuesday evening during a violent attack in the area.
Many residents fled into nearby bushes for safety, according to eyewitnesses in the community who reported to Channels Television that the attackers stormed the area “suddenly and heavily armed.”
“They started shooting when they arrived at nightfall.” We don’t even know how many people were killed, according to a resident.
Another resident lamented that bandits have been launching “perpetual attacks for the past three weeks” in Eruku despite receiving numerous distress calls.
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Nothing concrete has been requested by the local and state governments, despite our best efforts. He claimed that “we live in fear every day.”
In recent weeks, resistance from the police, vigilantes, and Eruku Progressive Union has increased, according to community members, but fears of a new insecurity have increased as a result.
Residents of Eruku are now pressing for immediate intervention from the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Federal assistance is required. An elder in the community pleaded with the community, “These attacks are becoming too much for us to bear.”
Source: Channels TV
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