Explosions hit Kwara community after US strikes in Sokoto
Residents of a community in Kwara State were thrown into fear after loud explosions were heard shortly following reports of United States airstrikes on suspected terrorist hideouts in Sokoto State. Although details about the cause of the blast in Kwara are still emerging, the incident caused panic as people rushed out of their homes seeking […]
Three suspected armed bandits arrested in Kwara
Kwara State Police have arrested three individuals suspected of armed banditry in a recent security operation. The suspects were apprehended following intelligence reports of criminal activities in the region. Police confirmed that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crimes and improve safety for residents. Weapons and other incriminating items were reportedly […]
Gunmen kidnap PDP ex-Chairman, Catholic priest in Kwara
Gunmen have abducted a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a Catholic priest in Kwara State, creating tension and fear within the affected communities. The victims were reportedly taken in separate attacks, but both incidents occurred within the same local government area. Residents say the kidnappers struck late in the evening, catching […]
Police, vigilantes neutralise bandit in Kwara
Security operatives in Kwara State have recorded another breakthrough in the fight against banditry after successfully neutralising a suspected bandit during a joint operation. According to local reports, the police teamed up with community vigilante groups to respond to distress calls about criminal activities in the area. Their quick intervention prevented further harm and restored […]
Bandits abduct policeman in Kwara
Suspected bandits have abducted a serving policeman in Kwara State, sparking tension in the affected community. Reports revealed that the officer was attacked while off duty, and the assailants took him away to an unknown location. Residents described the incident as frightening, adding that insecurity in the region continues to pose a serious threat. Security […]
Police and vigilante arrest five suspected kidnappers, rescue two abducted women in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command, working with local security groups, has successfully arrested five people suspected of kidnapping and rescued two women in Idofin Igbana, located in Oke-Ero Local Government Area. The incident happened on August 30 around 7:45 p.m. when three women – Ahmed Aminat, Mohammed Habibat, and Isah Aminat – were taken from […]
Troops nab 8 kidnap suspects, rescue 2 hostages in Kwara
Soldiers from the 22 Armoured Brigade, based at the Forward Operating Base in Patigi, Kwara State, have arrested eight people suspected of kidnapping. They also rescued two hostages during the mission. According to a statement on Sunday by Lt. Stephen Nwankwo, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations in Ilorin, the troops got reliable […]
Court Sentence Fake Spiritualist To One year Imprisonment For Internet Fraud In Kwara
A 23-year-old man, Odeyemi Oluwaseun, was sentenced to one year in prison by the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin for internet fraud. Oluwaseun, from Oyo State, pretended to be a female spiritualist based in America. He claimed to have special powers to help women win back their men, deceiving many victims online. The Economic […]
IGP visits family of man ‘tortured’ to death in Kwara; orders probe
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, visited Ilorin, Kwara State, following the tragic death of 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri. The young man, who was allegedly killed by police officers, died under suspicious circumstances while in custody. Jimoh was arrested on December 19, 2024, after being accused of owing N220,000 to […]