Gunmen Kidnap Kwara APC Chairman’s Family Members

Gunmen have kidnapped the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Sunday night, September 7.

The incident occurred at the chairman’s residence in Sakpefu area of Patigi, where a five-man gang of gunmen scaled the compound fence and opened fire indiscriminately to terrify residents.

The victims, identified as Hajiya Fatima, the chairman, wife, and Amina, his daughter, were whisked away to an undisclosed location by the gunmen, who operated for several minutes.

The chairman himself narrowly escaped being kidnapped.

The Kwara State Police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, claims to be unaware of the incident, but the police are likely working with other security agencies to arrest the perpetrators and secure the victims’ release.

The APC is also reportedly collaborating with security agencies to secure the release of the chairman’s wife and daughter.

This incident highlights the growing insecurity in Kwara North, where residents have repeatedly called for improved surveillance and a more substantial security presence to curb the menace of kidnapping and banditry.

The region has witnessed repeated cases of abductions in recent months, with locals urging the government and security operatives to intensify efforts to address the issue.

As of press time, the whereabouts of the victims remain unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.