10.4.2026
Bandits on Friday attacked a forest guards post, killing five officers and destroying several properties in Nuku community in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The Kwara State Police Command, in a release signed by the Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire, confirmed the attack, adding that tactical and intelligence driven operation has commenced to track down the attackers.
Meanwhile, the state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said that he received with a heavy heart the death of five forest guards as they repelled a midnight attack on their position in the community.
The governor, who commended their bravery and patriotism, said that the action saw the forest guards fiercely neutralising dozens of the terrorists during the unfortunate incident.
He says the incident again underscores the threats that the terrorists pose to the local communities and urges the military high command to tweak their strategies in the fight against the bad-faith actors.
”I commend the efforts of the security agencies in this theatre and urge them to do more.
”Nothing can truly compensate for the ultimate sacrifice that the fallen guards have made on our behalf. Our sincere condolences go to the families and communities of the forest guards. They will forever remain our heroes.
”We are, nevertheless, committed to supporting their families. I pray that Almighty God repose their beautiful souls and give us victory over these terrorists,” he was quoted as saying in a press release signed by his special adviser on media, Bashir Adigun.