Six abducted along Kwara-Kogi border; joint security operation underway

Gunmen abducted a couple and four others along the Kwara-Kogi border in Nigeria, reportedly intercepting their vehicle as they returned from an engagement ceremony. Security agencies from Kwara, Kogi, and Ekiti states have launched a joint rescue operation. The incident underscores persistent insecurity in Nigeria's middle-belt region, though details on the perpetrators and motive remain unclear.