‎Gunmen attack police base in Kwara, kill three

‎May 2, 2026: Suspected gunmen have attacked a police facility in Kwara State, killing three officers in a fresh wave of violence in the area.
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‎The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in the Tenebo community, located in Kaiama Local Government Area.
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‎According to reports, the attackers stormed a Police Mobile Force camp, opening fire on officers on duty.
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‎Residents said the assault was marked by heavy gunfire, which caused panic as people fled their homes to seek safety.
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‎Security sources confirmed that at least three mobile police officers were killed during the нападение, while others sustained injuries.
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‎The attackers were said to have arrived in large numbers and overpowered the security personnel before escaping.
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‎The latest incident adds to a series of violent attacks in Kaiama and surrounding communities in recent weeks, raising concerns over worsening insecurity in parts of the state.
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‎Meanwhile, the state police command has confirmed the attack.
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‎According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, expressed shock and deep sorrow over the incident, which claimed the lives of three police officers and left several others critically injured.
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‎The police described the assault as “heinous and cowardly,” noting that the slain officers died in the line of duty while defending the safety and security of their communities.
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‎The Command stated that their sacrifice would not be forgotten.
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‎The Command also extended condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the fallen officers, while wishing the injured personnel a speedy recovery as they receive medical treatment.
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‎Ojo assured the public that the Command would deploy all available operational, intelligence, and tactical resources to track down those responsible for the attack.
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‎“There will be no hiding place for the perpetrators of this barbaric act,” the statement said.
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