Bandits Kill Vigilante, 6 Others In Kwara

Kwara State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that gunmen launched a lethal assault in Ilesha – Baruba within the northern axis of the state, killing seven individuals, together with a vigilante.

The command additionally mentioned policemen have arrested an informant linked to bandit community at the same time as they intensified tactical efforts throughout the affected areas.

Spokesperson of the Command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, mentioned the Command mentioned it was investigating two grievous incidents that occurred on Sunday in Baruten and Kaiama native authorities areas of the state.

“At about 2130hrs, suspected armed males, numbering ten, stormed the Ilesha – Baruba Motor Park and opened hearth indiscriminately at civilians gathered at a close-by leisure spot. In consequence, six individuals, recognized as Alhaji Ja’awire, AbdulJabar, Mohammed Nasamu, and three others, misplaced their lives, whereas two others sustained critical gunshot accidents.

“The deceased have been deposited on the Ilesha Baruba Morgue for post-mortem, whereas the injured are receiving remedy. An investigation has been initiated, and full safety measures have been carried out to make sure the perpetrators are delivered to justice.

“In a associated incident earlier the identical day at about 1130hrs, a Kemanji-based vigilante group on routine foot patrol encountered suspected bandits inside the Kainji Nationwide Park space.

“In the midst of the gun duel, three of the suspected bandits suffered deadly gunshot wounds and a member of the vigilante, Yusuf Samba ‘M’ was shot and later succumbed to gunshot harm.

“Our investigation culminated within the arrest of an informant, who admitted to collaborating with a bunch of bandits. This particular person has confirmed to be a priceless asset in advancing the investigation,” the command mentioned.

The Command, nevertheless, assured residents of each communities that full safety structure has been activated, together with tactical groups, intensified surveillance, and intelligence-led operations aimed toward restoring peace and order.

It urged residents of the areas to cooperate with regulation enforcement businesses, warning that anybody aiding or abetting crime in any a part of the state will face the total weight of the regulation.