
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.
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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.Â
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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.
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Sources within the community confirmed that the assailants appeared to have specifically targeted the businessman, raising concerns that the operation was carefully planned.
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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.Â
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