Bandits Strike Tsaragi: Prominent Businessman Abducted in Deadly Midnight Raid
In a shocking and disturbing incident, armed bandits launched a midnight attack on Tsaragi community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, abducting a well-respected businessman, Mr. Suleiman Ndana, around 12:00 midnight on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Mr. Ndana, popularly known as Ndana manager, is the Chief Executive Officer of Sunnzy Petroleum Nig. Ltd and had recently completed construction of a new fuel station in Yana Kokonna area of Tsaragi. The attackers, operating under the cover of darkness, stormed the community and took Mr. Ndana away to an unknown destination, leaving residents gripped with fear and uncertainty.
The abduction has intensified concerns over insecurity in Edu Local Government and other parts of Kwara State, with community members urgently calling for enhanced security measures and swift intervention from authorities to ensure Mr. Ndana’s safe release. This incident adds to a growing wave of banditry and kidnappings affecting rural communities in Kwara, sparking fears among residents and disrupting local economic activities.¹ ² ³
Earlier reports indicated bandits also attacked two brothers working on their farmland in nearby Lema community, Edu Local Government Area, resulting in one fatality and severe injuries to the other victim. The spate of attacks has led to heightened apprehension among locals, with some government offices like INEC in Patigi and Edu LGAs shutting down due to security threats.
Authorities are yet to comment officially on the abduction or disclose any developments regarding efforts to rescue Mr. Ndana.
