Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a prominent agro-chemical dealer, popularly known as Alhaji Chemical, in Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The victim was reportedly kidnapped from his residence in the Taiwo area of the town around 1:00 a.m on Sunday, June 28, 2025 by heavily armed men suspected to be Fulani bandits.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, overpowered the local vigilantes guarding the area with superior firepower before whisking Alhaji Chemical away to an unknown destination.
Sources within the community confirmed that the assailants appeared to have specifically targeted the businessman, raising concerns that the operation was carefully planned.
Residents are calling on security agencies to act swiftly to secure Alhaji Chemical’s safe release and to stem the growing tide of abductions that have continued to unsettle the area.
