Blood and fear in Nigeria: Gunmen invade Emir’s palace, crush police station, abduct 10 in midnight terror

Nigeria’s deepening security nightmare exploded again in Kwara State after heavily armed gunmen launched a terrifying midnight assault on an Emir’s palace, attacked a police station and kidnapped at least 10 residents in a brazen operation that sent shockwaves across the community.

Residents said the attackers stormed the area with nonstop gunfire, forcing families to flee into darkness as fear gripped the town.

The armed gang reportedly overpowered local security presence, invaded the palace grounds and carried out mass abductions before escaping.

The latest attack has intensified national anger over worsening insecurity and the growing reach of kidnapping gangs across Nigeria. Many residents described the incident as a direct assault on both traditional authority and state security institutions.

Local leaders and frightened citizens are now calling for urgent military intervention, warning that communities are increasingly becoming vulnerable to deadly raids and mass kidnappings.

Security agencies say efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims and track down those responsible for the attack.