Earlier this morning, suspected bandits have reportedly invaded the Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State,setting the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducting several residents, including women and children.
It was gathered that the attack occurred late at night when the heavily armed assailants stormed the community, firing intermittently.
According to sources in the area, the gunmen attacked the palace during the invasion, setting parts of the royal residence on fire before whisking away multiple victims.
Residents said the attackers operated for hours without resistance, leaving behind destruction and fear in the border community.
Another local source described the incident as terrifying, noting that villagers were caught unaware as the gunmen invaded the town under the cover of darkness.
Sources says that security forces have launched immediate rescue operations to free victims of the Yashikira abduction, which occurred that night.
Meanwhile, the attackers also sought to raid the local police stations but were reportedly repelled. The police are yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
