Suspected bandits were reportedly apprehended in Ekiti State after allegedly attempting to abduct students in the area.
According to reports, the suspects were intercepted by vigilant residents and security operatives before they could carry out the alleged kidnapping. The swift response reportedly prevented the students from being taken away, averting what could have been a major security incident.
Videos circulating online show the suspects in custody as community members gathered at the scene following their arrest.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the incident, but investigations are reportedly ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction attempt and identify any accomplices.
The development has renewed calls for increased security around schools and communities as concerns over kidnapping and banditry persist in parts of the country.
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