Village Head, 11 Vigilantes Killed By Gunmen In Kwara – Police

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the sidesplitting of the colony caput of Ogbayo assemblage and 11 vigilantes successful Oke-Ode, Ifelodun section authorities country of the authorities by gunmen.

The bid successful a connection signed by its spokesperson said the incidental occurred successful the aboriginal hours of Sunday.

It said that the bodies of the victims had been evacuated, portion 4 different radical who sustained gunshot injuries had been taken to the infirmary for treatment.

It added that efforts were being intensified by the policemen, successful collaboration with the subject and wood guards, to bring the perpetrator of the deadly onslaught to book.

The connection reads:” The Kwara State Police Command informs the nationalist of an unfortunate incidental that occurred successful the aboriginal hours of today, 28th September 2025, successful Oke-Ode, Ifelodun LGA of the state.

“At astir 7:00 americium contiguous (Sunday), equipped men invaded the Ogbayo country of Oke-Ode, shooting sporadically. A combined squad of constabulary operatives and members of the National Forest Security Service responded swiftly to the scene, wherever they discovered 12 lifeless bodies of vigilante members, including the Baale of Ogbayo.

The victims sustained aggregate gunshot wounds. Additionally, 4 persons who sustained injuries were instantly taken to the infirmary for treatment, portion the deceased were evacuated.

“The Kwara State Police Command, successful collaboration with the subject and NFSS, has intensified efforts to way down the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. Manhunt operations are ongoing, and the Command assures residents that those liable volition beryllium brought to justice.

“The commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, profoundly commiserates with the families of the victims, praying for the repose of their souls. He assures the radical of Kwara State of the unwavering committedness of the Police Command to their information and security. Further updates volition beryllium communicated successful owed course.”