Suspected gunmen have attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least three officers and injuring two others in a fresh wave of violence in the region.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, triggering panic among residents of the agrarian community. Witnesses reported that the attackers, believed to be armed bandits or terrorists, stormed the PMF base in large numbers and launched a coordinated assault.
According to local sources, the assailants overwhelmed officers on duty during the surprise attack, leading to casualties and forcing many residents to flee their homes amid heavy gunfire.
A resident, Suleiman Issa, recounted the terrifying moment:“This ugly killing happened around 1am in Tenebo village. Bandits came in large numbers, attacked the community, and people were killed while others were injured.”
The spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the attack but noted that further details are still being compiled.
“I regret to confirm that an attack on the PMF Camp occurred in the early hours of today. I will provide more accurate and detailed information shortly,” the spokesperson stated.
The latest attack underscores growing security concerns in Kaiama Local Government Area, where communities and security formations have increasingly come under assault.
Recent incidents include:
- April 20, 2026: Suspected terrorists attacked a joint security outpost in Kemanji, killing three soldiers and two vigilantes while seizing military equipment, including a gun truck.
- April 10, 2026: Five local forest guards were killed in Nuku community, with operational vehicles and facilities destroyed.
- February 2026: Coordinated attacks in Woro and Nuku communities reportedly left over 200 people dead and about 176 abducted, including women and children.
The repeated attacks highlight persistent security challenges in parts of Kwara State and raise concerns about the safety of both residents and security personnel. Analysts say the pattern of coordinated assaults suggests increasing boldness among armed groups operating in the region.
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