Residents of Isapa in Ekiti Local Government Area are once again grappling with fear after gunmen launched another assault on the community, barely two weeks after the attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) where 38 worshippers were abducted and several others lost their lives.
According to local sources, the latest incident occurred on Monday when over 20 armed men invaded the area, reportedly moving with a large herd of cattle. The attackers fired shots indiscriminately, causing widespread panic. An elderly woman was said to have been struck by a stray bullet during the chaos.
A community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that 11 people were abducted, including seven members of the same family. Among the victims are a pregnant woman, two nursing mothers, and several young children.
Those kidnapped have been identified as Talatu Kabiru (20), Magaji (6), Kande (5), Hadiza (10), Mariam (6), Saima (5), a housewife identified as Habibat, another housewife Fatima Yusufu, a pregnant woman, Sarah Sunday (22), Lami Fidelis (23, nursing mother), and Haja Na Allah (nursing mother).
Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen moved through different parts of the community, leaving behind bullet-ridden walls and doors. Expended AK-47 shells were later recovered from the scene.
Police authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the attack.
