Again, Four Persons Kidnapped in Ekiti

Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti

Six days after gunmen struck at Itapaji Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, another four persons were last Monday evening abducted in the community and taken to an unknown destination by the abductors.

The development was said to have sparked anger among the residents, with youths threatening to embark on protests if the situation is not brought under control.

Suspected gunmen had last week Wednesday attacked the community and killed one person, with two people abducted and held hostage for five days before they were released on September 3.

A source in the community revealed to THISDAY yesterday that the latest four victims were kidnapped around 3:30 p.m. while returning from the farm.

He said they had earlier worked in a farm belonging to a popular cleric in the state before being waylaid at gunpoint and whisked away “by these gun-wielding evil doers.”

According to him, “They were coming from the commercial farm owned by a popular pastor in the community around 3.30 p.m. when they were accosted on the way and forcefully taken away.

“As of now, none of the family members had been contacted. But the police and Amotekun Corps were aware of the issue.”

The source revealed that the residents of the community are now living in palpable fear, following recurrent attacks and kidnappings being witnessed in the area.