Tension has gripped residents of Tenebo village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly attack by suspected bandits on a Mobile Police Force camp in the early hours of Saturday.
The assailants reportedly stormed the facility under the cover of darkness, unleashing violence that left casualties among security personnel stationed in the area.
Local sources said the attack, which occurred overnight, has heightened fears among residents who have been grappling with recurring incidents of insecurity in the community.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed in a statement issued in Ilorin that the command is aware of the incident.
“I regret to confirm that an attack on the PMF Camp occurred in the early hours of today (Saturday). I will provide more accurate and detailed information shortly,” she stated.
The latest assault underscores growing concerns over the resurgence of banditry in Kaiama, where communities have faced repeated attacks marked by killings and abductions for ransom.
Residents of nearby Woro and Nuku villages have also been victims of similar attacks in recent times, as armed groups continue to target vulnerable rural settlements, raising questions about the adequacy of security measures in the area.
