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Security–Bandit Showdown Rocks Kwara, Kogi
Nigerian security forces are currently battling armed bandits and terrorists in Okunran, Okoloke, and Isanlu Esa in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, intelligence reports confirmed on Tuesday.
The ongoing operations, which have already resulted in casualties on both sides, have seen several terrorists neutralized, according to security sources.
“This is not an isolated fight. The ripple effects are already being felt across the region,” one source said, urging vigilance in neighboring communities.
Residents of Odo-Ere, Odo-Eri, Ejiba, Egbe in Kogi, as well as Eruku, Osi, Obo-Ile, Oke-Ode in Kwara State, and parts of Niger State, have been warned to watch out for strange movements, unfamiliar faces, and suspicious activities. Locals have been advised to prioritize safety and share only verified information.
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The heightened security comes just days after the Nigerian Army redeployed the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Ibadan, to Kwara State following Sunday’s deadly attack on Ogba-Ayo community in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun LGA.
That incident left at least 12 people dead, including the community leader (Baale), while an unspecified number of residents were abducted by bandits.
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