Suspected terrorists have abducted a primary school teacher, Shina Adeoye, along the Obbo-Ile–Eruku Road in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in the area.
Adeoye, a teacher at Cooperative Primary School, Eruku, was reportedly kidnapped on Thursday morning while travelling from Obbo-Ile to Eruku for work.
According to community sources, the gunmen intercepted the teacher along the road and whisked him away to an unknown destination.
As of the time of filing this report, his whereabouts remained unknown, while efforts to secure his release were ongoing.
Residents described the incident as another indication of the growing insecurity along the Obbo-Ile–Eruku axis, an area that has witnessed repeated attacks in recent times.
A community member, who spoke anonymously for security reasons, said the victim is a respected member of the community and that residents were deeply worried about his safety.
The resident lamented the lack of adequate security presence on the road despite repeated appeals to authorities, noting that commuters now travel in fear due to the activities of armed criminals.
According to him, the security gaps along the route have made residents increasingly vulnerable to attacks, kidnappings, and other criminal activities.
Another source expressed concern that teachers, farmers, and ordinary citizens can no longer move freely within the area, warning that communities are facing serious security threats.
The latest abduction comes months after suspected terrorists attacked Eruku community in November 2025, killing at least two people and injuring another during an assault on the town.
Residents are now calling on the government and security agencies to urgently strengthen security operations in the area and ensure the safe rescue of the abducted teacher.
The incident has further heightened fears among residents, who say immediate intervention is needed to prevent further attacks and restore confidence in the safety of the community.
