Kwara police intensify crackdown on banditry, hold high-level security meeting in Ilorin

The Kwara State Police Command has stepped up operations crossed the authorities to tackle banditry and different convulsive crimes, portion besides convening a precocious level information gathering with different agencies to fortify coordination.

The improvement was disclosed successful a connection shared connected April 9 2026, connected the authoritative leafage of the Command.

According to the statement, the renewed operations are portion of intelligence-led strategies aimed astatine disrupting transgression networks and preventing information threats crossed the 3 senatorial districts.

The Command said suspected transgression hideouts and proviso routes person been identified, with tactical teams deployed to contradict transgression elements state of movement, particularly successful susceptible areas and on authorities borders.

It added that stop-and-search operations, covert surveillance, and enhanced patrols are ongoing to curb the influx of bandits from neighbouring states.

“The Command has intensified intelligence-led and proactive information operations crossed the State to forestall and combat banditry and different convulsive crimes,” the connection read.

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