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.

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At least 145 people have been kidnapped in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states in the past four days.

In the run-up to the 2023 general elections, abductions were rampant.

According to reports, between January and March 2023 alone, 792 people were abducted across Nigeria.

Many of these incidents were tied to banditry and criminal gangs, especially in the north.

However, as the political parties are warming up for the 2027 elections, there appears to be a resurgence of the situation.

In a recent kidnapping, armed men stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, abducting 25 female students and killing a staff member.

A school guard was also injured during the attack, which occurred early in the morning.

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The Nigeria Police Force, in a statement shared via its WhatsApp channel, confirmed the incident, noting that police tactical units deployed within the school engaged the attackers but the gunmen escaped with the abducted students.

The police said additional tactical teams, in collaboration with the military and vigilantes, have been deployed to comb suspected bandit routes and nearby forests in a bid to rescue the victims and arrest the perpetrators.

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In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, the armed attackers, wielding sophisticated weapons, invaded the school at about 4:00 am and opened fire as they forced their way in.

The terrorists reportedly abducted 25 students and killed a staff member, identified as Hassan Makuku, while another, Ali Shehu, sustained a gunshot injury to his right hand

“The police tactical units deployed in the school engaged them in a gun duel,” the PPRO said. “Unfortunately, the suspected bandits had already scaled through the fence of the school and abducted twenty-five students from their hostel to an unknown destination.”

Following the attack, Abubakar said the command swiftly deployed additional police tactical squads alongside military personnel and local vigilantes to track the movement of the terrorists and rescue the abducted girls.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, had reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.

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“The Commissioner reiterates the Command’s unwavering determination to safeguard the people of Kebbi State,” Abubakar stated. “He appeals to the public to remain calm, vigilant, and continue supporting police operations to maintain peace and stability.”

Also confirming the incident, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, said the state government was closely monitoring developments.

He assured residents that the government was working hand-in-hand with security agencies to secure the safe return of the students and restore normalcy to the community.

Source: Punch

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The victims were rescued unharmed following a coordinated operation that prioritized their safety above all else.

The abduction occurred two days ago, with a distress call received at approximately 2200hrs by officers at the Ijede Police Division. The report indicated the sound of gunfire in the Igbe Creek Side settlement.

Responding swiftly, the Command mobilized a joint team comprising over fifteen tactical police squads, detectives, conventional officers, local vigilantes, hunters, and community members to the location.

Preliminary investigations confirmed that the two victims, both residents of the creekside community, had been attacked and abducted by unidentified assailants who escaped through the surrounding creek and forest.

Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Owohunwa Jimoh, an extensive search and rescue operation was immediately launched. Tactical teams and intervention units, supported by local security volunteers, were strategically deployed to cut off all escape routes in and out of the area. This coordinated effort led to the successful release of the captives at about 2200hrs on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

The victims have since been reunited with their families. Meanwhile, security forces—including police tactical teams, detectives, and local collaborators—continue to comb the area’s creeks and forests in pursuit of the perpetrators, with the objective of preventing further attacks and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice.

The Lagos State Police Command commends the bravery and professionalism of all officers involved, as well as the unwavering support of the local vigilantes, hunters, and residents who contributed to the success of the rescue despite the operational difficulties posed by the terrain.

The Command reiterates its commitment to safeguarding all communities across Lagos, including those in hard-to-reach areas such as Ijede Creek.

Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Ijede Police Division, the tactical squads stationed in the area, the nearest police station, or via the Command’s emergency lines: 08063299264 or 08065154338.

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