No fewer than 40 people, including soldiers and forest guards, were killed after bandits launched coordinated attacks on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
No fewer than 40 people, including soldiers and forest guards, lost their lives on Tuesday night when bandits overran communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. According to reports, the attackers struck Woro and Nuku communities, unleashing violence that left dozens dead and several others feared injured.
Security sources said the bandits engaged soldiers and forest guards deployed to protect the area, leading to heavy casualties on both sides. Residents reportedly fled their homes as the attackers took control of the communities, while the death toll in the affected areas continued to rise as recovery efforts progressed.
In response to the attacks, soldiers and forest guards have cordoned off the affected communities to restore order and prevent further violence. Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the incident, as security operations remain ongoing in the area.