Bandits Kill 12, Including Baale of Ogbayo, in Kwara Attack

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that no fewer than 12 people, including the Baale of Ogbayo, were killed on Sunday morning during a violent bandits’ attack on Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.

How the Attack Happened

Police spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said the incident occurred around 7 a.m. when heavily armed men stormed the Ogbayo area, shooting indiscriminately and targeting members of the local vigilante group. A combined team of police operatives and personnel of the National Forest Security Service (NFSS) responded swiftly to distress calls but found that 12 vigilantes, including the Baale of Ogbayo, had already been killed.

According to the statement, four injured victims were taken to the hospital for urgent treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were evacuated.

Police Response and Condolences

Ejire-Adeyemi noted that the police, working with the military and NFSS, had intensified manhunt operations to track down the perpetrators. She assured residents that the command would ensure justice for the victims.

Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo described the killings as “heinous” and pledged the force’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property in Kwara. He commiserated with the bereaved families and called for calm as investigations continue.

Community Reactions

Sunday’s attack adds to a growing wave of violent raids in parts of Kwara, particularly in the North and South, where vigilantes and business owners have increasingly become targets. Local sources told journalists that more than a dozen vigilantes and hunters were killed, with some residents allegedly kidnapped. Videos circulating online showed bodies of slain vigilantes lying on the ground.

A member of the vigilante group, identified as Ajetunmobi, accused officials of downplaying the scale of the attack, insisting that the community had suffered heavier losses than initially acknowledged.

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