operation that occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday.

According to information, the assailants, on arrival opened sporadic gunshots into the air and thereby causing panic among residents, who scampered for safety.

However, a source (names withheld) hinted that the assailants operated unchecked without resistance before they eventually whisked their victims to unknown destination.

The source said: “they did not kill anyone. They only abducted the four victims and fired sporadically to create fear and confusion among the villagers.”

A forest guard, on the ground of anonymity, said residents were traumatised and fearful for another attack.

“People are still in shock. Panic has gripped the community because the assailants are believed to be hiding in nearby villages,” he said.

The state’s spokesperson for the Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, promised to get across as soon as she receives official information about the incident.

“I am not aware of the incident at the moment. Please, I will get back to you as soon as I obtain the necessary information,” she said.

(The Guardian)