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Bandits raid Kwara community, abduct four in midnight attack

Suspected bandits have attacked a community in Kwara State, kidnapping four residents during a midnight raid. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday when the armed men invaded the area, shooting into the air and forcing residents out of their homes. The attackers were said to have abducted a man, a woman and her two female children before escaping into the nearby forest. Community sources explained that the assault lasted several minutes without any immediate security response, leaving villagers terrified and helpless. A local leader described the assault as another sign of rising insecurity in the axis, where previous attacks and kidnappings have been reported. He said many residents now live in fear and are afraid to stay out late or travel at night. Security agencies in Kwara, including the police and vigilante groups, have reportedly launched a […]

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Military launches Operation Savannah Shield in Kwara

The Defence Headquarters has launched Operation Savannah Shield in Kwara and parts of Niger State following last week’s deadly terrorist attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the deployment of a battalion of troops to the area after more than 100 people were killed in the raid.​ Defence spokesman Major General Michael Onoja said the new operation will track down and bring to justice the terrorists behind the Woro and Nuku killings. He explained that Operation Savannah Shield was carved out of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to strengthen security in the affected axis.​ Onoja condoled with the Kwara State government and families of the victims and pledged that the armed forces will work closely with other security agencies to make communities safe. He said the goal is to create an environment where Nigerians can […]

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Shettima visits Kwara after deadly Woro village attack

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Ilorin, Kwara State, to assess the aftermath of the brutal attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area.​ He was received at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Senator Sadiq Umar, who represents Kwara North, and other top state officials.​ During the visit, Shettima is expected to meet key stakeholders, including the village head of Woro, the Emir of Kaiama, local government authorities and security chiefs, to review the situation and government’s response.​ Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists invaded Woro community on Tuesday, setting houses ablaze and killing more than 100 people. An unconfirmed number of women and girls were also abducted in the attack.​ At least 75 victims were buried in a mass grave on Wednesday according to Islamic rites. Dozens of injured survivors were taken […]

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Terrorists abduct travellers on major Kwara highway

Suspected terrorists have attacked the busy Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran highway in Kwara State, abducting at least four passengers in an early morning ambush. The road is a key route linking communities in Kwara South to the state capital, Ilorin, and is heavily used by commercial drivers and commuters.​ Witnesses said the gunmen, believed to be bandits, emerged from the bush, stopped vehicles and forced travellers out at gunpoint before whisking several victims to an unknown location. Residents reported that the attackers operated without resistance and warned that armed groups have been roaming the area for days, targeting motorists heading towards Ilorin.​ As at the time of reporting, the Kwara State Police Command had yet to issue a detailed public statement on the latest incident, though earlier alerts confirmed similar abductions along the Obbo Aiyegunle Osi axis of the Ekiti Local Government […]

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Kwara Monarch Escapes as Vigilantes Battle Bandits

The abducted monarch of Bayagan community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, has escaped from armed bandits along with six other captives. Community sources said they fled on Sunday evening after local vigilantes launched a fierce offensive on the kidnappers’ camp deep inside the forest.​ The vigilante team reportedly tracked the gang to the Eku Idaji area, near Igbaja, and engaged them in heavy gunfire. Although the monarch and the other escapees had not yet returned to Bayagan at the time of the report, they contacted community members to confirm they were safe and out of the kidnappers’ control.​ The bandits had earlier demanded N150 million for the monarch’s release and called the community early on Sunday to reinforce their ransom demand. During that call, they allowed Alhaji Salami to speak, and he begged his […]

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 Bandits Rampage Across Kogi, Kano, Sokoto, Kwara

Bandits have launched fresh attacks across four Nigerian states, abducting worshippers, a monarch, a bride and her bridal party, and other residents, while killing at least one woman and demanding huge ransoms. The coordinated wave of violence in Kogi, Kano, Sokoto and Kwara has renewed public anger over worsening insecurity and perceived gaps in government response.​ In Kogi State, gunmen stormed a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, during a service, firing shots and forcing worshippers to flee in panic. The pastor, known as Orlando, his wife and several congregants were taken away, though the exact number of abducted persons remains unclear.​ Kogi’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said state authorities and security agencies had intensified a manhunt for the attackers and promised that all abducted worshippers would be rescued alive. He urged residents to […]

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Bandits Siege Nine Kwara LGAs, Demand Food and Drinks as Ransom

Nine local government areas in Kwara State are under a severe siege by bandits, with kidnappers now demanding food, drinks, and money as ransom for abducted victims. The bandits, who are reportedly herdsmen from Zamfara and Sokoto states, have infiltrated the northern and southern parts of Kwara through Niger State. They operate from thick forests where they have settled for nearly 30 years. Recent attacks have been brutal. In the latest incident in Oke-Ode, at least 11 forest guards and a community leader were killed. The state government has disputed claims that vigilantes were disarmed before the attack. A former state NLC chairman, Emmanuel Ayeoribe, confirmed the new ransom demands, stating, "Today, aside the millions they demand, they have added drinks, foods, etc to their list." This has placed immense financial pressure on families. In response, the state government has […]

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UNODC trains 30 Kwara teachers on drug abuse prevention

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has trained 30 secondary school teachers in Kwara State on drug abuse prevention at a two-day stakeholders’ workshop in Ilorin. The training, held under the “Unplugged Teachers Training” programme, aims to equip educators with skills to discourage drug use among students and provide counselling support for those already affected. The programme was formally declared open on Tuesday by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his Senior Advisor/Counsellor, Alhaji Saadu Salahu. Governor AbdulRazaq disclosed plans to extend the initiative to 1,440 teachers, reaching nearly 86,400 students across the state. Training highlights UNODC trainers guided participants through 12 key lessons covering decision-making, resilience, social skills, and early intervention strategies. “The ultimate goal of this training is to reduce drug and substance use among students,” said Maria Ilugbuhi, a UNODC representative. “Teachers were […]

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