Bandits abduct 10 and set Emir’s palace on fire in Kwara
Suspected armed bandits attacked the Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area, targeting the Emir’s palace and abducting 10 people, including family members of Alhaji Umar Seriki. The incident involved a simultaneous assault on both the palace and the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters. Part of the palace was set ablaze, and several vehicles were destroyed. Security forces have launched a tactical operation to rescue the victims and apprehend the attackers.
What happened
- The Kwara State Police Command confirmed that 10 people, including wives and children of Alhaji Umar Seriki, were abducted during the attack.
- The assault occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on 25/5/26, with bandits attacking both the palace and the police station.
- Part of the Emir’s palace was burned, and several vehicles were set on fire, resulting in significant property damage.
- Security operatives repelled the attack on the police station and have begun rescue operations involving multiple agencies.
- The Emir was not present during the attack, and efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and rescue the abducted victims.
