Bandits kill five forest guards in fresh attack on Kwara community

Metro Bandits kill five forest guards in fresh attack on Kwara community Published on April 10, 2026 By Amos Tauna Bandits have killed five forest guards during a fresh attack on Nuku village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State in the early hours of Friday. The bandits invaded the community at about 3 am and began shooting sporadically, causing panic as they unleashed violence on the settlement. A source told DAILY POST that the attackers arrived in large numbers and operated for hours without resistance, stressing that they entered the community through their usual route in the early hours of Friday. He explained that the assailants opened fire and, within a short time, killed several people, including newly recruited forest guards, while also destroying several properties. The source stated that motorcycles belonging to the forest guards were set ablaze, while patrol vehicles operated by the mobile police were also burnt. The Kwara State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement, as the spokesperson for the command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, could not provide details of the attack but promised to give updates when more information becomes available. Don't Miss Police arrest siblings, aunt for murdering family member in Ogun You may like Police apprehend suspected bandit recruit in Kwara Six dead, 12 injured in Kwara road accident EFCC arrests two suspects for alleged employment scam in Kwara Kwara community deserted, residents flee over persistent bandits’ attacks NPFL: Nasarawa United hurt by defeat to Kwara – Mangut Bandits plan to launch another attack on Kwara community

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