In a heart-wrenching display of cruelty, terrorists in Kwara State have killed Reverend James Audu Issa, a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), despite his family and community paying a N5 million ransom for his release. The cleric was abducted from Ekati village in Patigi Local Government Area on August 28, 2025, plunging the community into despair.
According to Nupeko TV, the bandits initially demanded a staggering N100 million for the pastor’s freedom. After weeks of desperate negotiations, the impoverished Ekati community managed to raise N5 million, which was paid in hopes of securing his release. However, in a brutal twist, the terrorists demanded an additional N45 million and, before further negotiations could occur, executed Reverend Issa.
This “ransom-for-murder” tactic has left the community reeling, highlighting the ruthless nature of bandit groups terrorizing Kwara North.
The killing of Reverend Issa is part of a growing wave of violence in the region. On Thursday, a police officer named Ezra was abducted in Patigi while returning from duty between 6 am and 7 am. Sources reported that the officer, an indigene of Ndanakun community, was ambushed by bandits who opened fire sporadically, overpowering him while his colleague narrowly escaped.
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The incident underscores the increasing audacity of armed groups in Patigi and Edu Local Government Areas.
In a separate attack on Wednesday, two brothers, including Mohammed Mohammed, a former President of the National Association of Nupe Students, were kidnapped while working on their cassava farm in Bokungi Zambufu community, Lafiagi Emirate.
Eyewitnesses described the assailants storming the farmland, firing indiscriminately, and abducting the brothers as villagers fled in panic.
The relentless attacks have heightened fears among residents, particularly farmers, who face constant threats of kidnapping and violence. Local communities have accused authorities of failing to curb the rising insecurity, warning that agricultural activities in Kwara North are at risk of collapse.
As of press time, security agencies have not issued statements on the incidents or confirmed rescue operations. The death of Reverend Issa and the abductions of Ezra and the two brothers have deepened the sense of despair in Patigi and Edu, with residents calling for urgent action to restore safety.