Bandits Kill 12 in Kwara community
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed an unfortunate bloody attack by bandits in the early hours of Sunday, 28th September, 2025, in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state, resulting in the killing of 12 vigilantes, including the Baale of Ogbayo.
A statement by the spokesperson for the Kwara State Command, SP Adetoun Ejite-Adeyemi, said: “At
about 7:00am today, armed men invaded the Ogbayo area of Oke-Ode, shooting sporadically. A combined team of police operatives and members of the National Forest Security Service responded swiftly to the scene, where they discovered 12 lifeless bodies of vigilante members, including the Baale of Ogbayo.
”The victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Additionally, four persons who sustained injuries were immediately taken to Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were evacuated.
”The Kwara State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and NFSS, has intensified efforts to track down the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. Manhunt operations are ongoing and the Command assures residents that those responsible will be brought to justice.
”The Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, psc, mnips, deeply commiserates with the families of the victims; praying for the repose of their souls. He assures the people of Kwara State of the unwavering commitment of the Police Command to their safety and security.
“Further updates will be communicated in due course.”