Suspected bandits, on Wednesday evening, stormed the Ijalu area of Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, kidnapping a woman and her toddler in an attack that has left residents gripped by fear.
The victims, identified as Mrs Idowu Kemi Titilayo and her young child, were whisked away by the assailants during the raid along the Solid Rock School axis of the community.
The criminals were said to have invaded the area at dusk, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents, many of whom fled for safety.
At the time of filing this report, the State Police Command is yet to make comment on the incident.
The latest abduction comes amid continued concerns over kidnappings and violent attacks in parts of the North-Central region of the country.
