By Kayode Aderinokun
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a deadly bandit attack on Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area, which occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd, around 5:30 pm.
Several lives were lost, and houses and shops were set ablaze during the assault.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said preliminary findings indicate the attackers, suspected to be religious extremists, carried out the attack with coordinated brutality, leaving residents traumatised.
The victims have been accorded a mass burial in line with local customs.
Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq led a high-powered security and government delegation to the community, consoling the Emir of Kaiama and affected families, while assuring residents of decisive action to restore peace.
A Joint Security Task Force, including the Police, Army, and National Forest Guards, has been deployed to maintain law and order, prevent further attacks, and reassure residents of their safety.
The Police confirmed a full-scale investigation has been launched to apprehend the perpetrators.
Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, extended condolences to families of the victims and urged residents to cooperate with security agencies while providing credible information to support ongoing operations.
