
The Digest:
Gunmen suspected to be bandits launched a daylight attack in Babanla, Kwara State, reportedly killing an unconfirmed number of people, including security operatives. This incident follows a similar attack in the same local government area last week, where two people were killed and three were abducted.
The state government, under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has initiated a security lockdown in Babanla, deploying additional forces and ensuring continued operations to secure the area.
Key Points:
- The Babanla community was attacked by gunmen on August 8, 2025.
- The previous attack in Ganmu village resulted in two deaths and three abductions.
- Police and local vigilantes repelled the invaders after looting shops and targeting police stations.
- Governor AbdulRazaq orders immediate security lockdown and additional deployments.
- The police reassure the public of ongoing efforts to rescue kidnapped victims and neutralize the threat.
The ongoing security operations are crucial to safeguarding residents and restoring normalcy in the face of increasing attacks.
Sources: Tribune,