Bandits attack Kwara police station, Emir’s palace, abduct 10 residents

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed an onslaught by suspected bandits connected the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the palace of the Emir of Yashikira successful Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The improvement was disclosed successful a connection signed by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on May 25, 2026.

According to the statement, the attackers launched the coordinated battle astatine astir 2:00 am, mounting portion of the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducting 10 persons during the operation.

The police, however, stated that operatives connected work successfully repelled the onslaught connected the divisional headquarters.

The connection further noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, ordered a full-scale information cognition involving information agencies, wood guards and vigilantes to rescue the victims and way down the perpetrators.

“These criminals person declared warfare against peace-loving citizens, and we are afloat prepared to hunt them down relentlessly,” the CP stated. 

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