A farmer identified as Abdullahi Dogo Mai Tulari has been killed by suspected bandits while working on his farm in Lata Nna community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Dogo was reportedly attacked and killed on Monday morning while on his way to his farm in the community.
A source familiar with the incident said the farmer was attacked by suspected bandits after he left for his farm.
âHe was killed this morning on his way to farm in Lata Nna community under Patigi Local Government,â the source said.
âHe was killed by bandits on his farm.â
Photographs from the scene showed Dogoâs body with severe machete wounds, particularly around his head and face, highlighting the brutality of the attack.
The killing has heightened concerns among residents of rural communities in Patigi and other parts of Kwara State over the growing vulnerability of farmers to attacks by suspected bandits and other criminal groups.
Farmers in affected communities are frequently exposed to danger while travelling to their farms or carrying out agricultural activities in isolated areas, where security presence is often limited.
The latest killing also comes amid concerns over the activities of suspected bandits in Lata Nna and surrounding communities.
Earlier, a farmer and teacher with the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, Mohammed Abubakar Ndakpada, was reportedly abducted by suspected bandits in the same Lata Nna community.
Ndakpada, a resident of the community, was said to have been in the custody of his abductors since July 30, 2026.
His family reportedly paid N12 million to the kidnappers following negotiations for his release and also supplied food, drinks and other items demanded by the abductors.
However, the kidnappers allegedly refused to release him after receiving the N12 million and other supplies, instead demanding an additional N5 million ransom.
A member of the family had appealed for government intervention, saying the prolonged captivity had caused severe emotional and financial distress for the family.
The killing of Dogo has further intensified fears among residents, particularly farmers who depend on access to their farmlands for their livelihoods.
Residents have continued to call for urgent government action to strengthen security in rural communities, protect farmers and prevent criminal groups from turning farming areas into danger zones.