A couple and four other individuals were abducted while returning from an engagement ceremony along the Kwara‑Kogi border, according to a report by Premium Times Nigeria.
The victims were travelling in a vehicle when it was intercepted on the state boundary. The abduction took place as the group was heading home after the ceremony, and the perpetrators seized the occupants before any police response could be mounted.
In reaction to the incident, security agencies from Kwara, Kogi and neighbouring Ekiti states have launched a joint operation aimed at locating and rescuing the abducted persons. Officials from the three states confirmed that coordinated efforts are underway, though details of the operation remain limited.
Kwara and Kogi are adjacent states in Nigeria’s central region, an area that has experienced a rise in kidnapping incidents in recent years. The involvement of Ekiti’s security forces underscores the cross‑border nature of the threat and the need for collaborative policing.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, while the joint task force continues its search for the missing individuals.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
