/ May 16, 2026
/ May 16, 2026

Bandits threaten attack on three Kwara communities

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As the war against insurgency intensifies in Kwara State, bandits have issued notification of a planned attack on three communities in Oyun Local Government Area of the state.

They plan to attack Ira, Inaja and Aho communities all in Oyun Local Government Area of the state, according to the notification letter from the group identified as Nigeria Terrorists Association (NTA).

The letter of notification was reported to have been picked where it was dropped at Ira market area.

Gong-news reports that the letter which has created panic and tension among residents has also geared all the security agencies into series of operationally preparedness.

The members of the terrorist group, claimed to have left Kaiama in Kwara North Senatorial District to Oyun local government, in the Kwara South and “they shall be coming to attack Ira town, Inaja and Aho village anytime soon.”

A security source said the Nigerian Army ‘FORWARD OPERATION BASE’ FOB, in Ilemona is playing significant role in the patrol of those areas, as well as other security personnel.

Honh recalls that security forces on Sunday repelled bandits attack on Share, the headquarters of Ifelodun local government area of the state, also in Kwara South Senatorial District.

The attack was successfully repelled after about one hour of exchange of gunfire between the security forces and the armed bandits, though no casualties or abduction were reported.

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