You would recall that at least 30 people were taken during the evening attack, which also left three dead.

A community leader, Olusegun Olukotun, whose relatives were among the victims, said the abductors had begun contacting families and grouping hostages according to their relations.

He said he escaped through a window with one of his wards when the gunmen struck during a church service.

The church pastor, Abiodun Bamidele, said between 30 and 35 worshippers were abducted during a thanksgiving service held for 18 people earlier kidnapped and rescued.

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Angered by the incident, youths in Eruku blocked the Ilorin–Kabba highway in protest, accusing security operatives of failing to respond despite being stationed in the area. Community leaders also criticised the police for what they described as inaction.

Kwara State authorities have requested urgent reinforcement to tackle rising attacks in border communities, including the latest incident in Eruku.

Source: Channels