Author: Kwara Reporters

The Kwara State Police Command, in collaboration with Operatives of the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, the Nigeria Forest Security Service, NFSS, and vigilante groups, has intercepted a vehicle loaded with tubers of yams, under which 127 bags of substances suspected to be cannabis were concealed.A statement released by spokesman of the Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Saturday, said the development was another significant breakthrough in the fight against crime and illicit drug trafficking.The joint operation, carried out on 26th September 2025 at about 1600hrs along the Babanla–Oreke–Oke-Ode axis, led to the interception of the vehicle.‎‎Two male suspects,…

Bandits struck again on Friday morning in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, attacking two brothers working on their farmland in Lema community.One of the victims was killed on the spot, while the other sustained severe, life-threatening injuries.According to reports by Nupeko TV, the assailants stormed the farmland, located just a short distance from the main settlement.The latest incident highlights the deepening insecurity in the Lafiagi Emirate and across Kwara North, where farmers and residents face growing risks of attacks even near their homes.The injured survivor is currently receiving emergency medical care, while the community mourns the loss…

The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government in Kwara State, Hadji AbdulRasheed Yusuf, has disclosed that more than 98 per cent of those kidnapped in the Southern part of the state are Fulani, and not Yorubas as generally assumed.Yusuf made the revelation while featuring on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel “Newskeg” programme held at the council secretariat in Ilorin.According to him, the situation became a major concern after security agencies confirmed to the council authorities that the overwhelming majority of kidnapping victims in the area were Fulani.The council chairman noted that intelligence reports showed that informants frequent cattle…

Depicts imageThe Nigerian Army on Thursday arrested five suspected bandits (“persons of interest”) at a checkpoint along Share town in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state after six AK-47 rifles were found with them.Quoting a top security aide in a statement, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the state governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Friday, said that the arrest of the suspected bandits came a day after six persons suspected to be couriers for the kidnappers were arrested around Babanla town, also in the Ifelodun LGA, with a large consignment of bread and petrol.He said: “Five suspected kidnappers were…

Armed robbers have reportedly broken into a popular phone accessories shop in the Yakuba area of Iloriny, shot sporadically before carting away valuable items.The incident, which occurred at Bestfil Gadgets Repair, located opposite the Immigration Office, was disrupted when a vigilante on duty confronted the gang and shot one of the suspects, later identified as Olawale Ibrahim.It was gathered that the hoodlums broke through the wall of the building to gain entry and made away with several gadgets.Some of the recovered items include an AirPod, about 10 power banks, and burglary tools, including a digger concealed in a bag, among…

Police operatives in Eyenkorin, Kwara State, have arrested a man for the unlawful possession of a locally made pistol.The suspect, identified as Oyetunde Issa Isaac, was apprehended after the owner of a building raised an alarm and alerted the police.The owner of the building, one Abdulmumini Yakub, reported meeting a man who had broken into his newly purchased house in the Budo Eke area.During a search, a locally made barrel pistol was recovered from the suspect, who could not provide any explanation for being in possession of the weapon.Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said…

Armed bandits on Wednesday invaded Oro Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a hotelier. Informed sources disclosed that the victim, identified as Chief Oladepo Aina, who is the Baape of Iyatedo and Chief Executive Officer of Kebe Hotel, was murdered by the suspected armed kidnappers.The incident occurred at the victim’s hotel at about 4 pm, shortly after his return from Omu-Aran.“They attempted to kidnap him where he sat down at the front of his hotel but he resisted them and he was then shot by the bandits,” said a witness.Another report indicated that some people…

Tertiary students in Kwara State are resorting to selling their sperm and eggs to survive the worsening economic situation. Sources familiar with the practice said willing donors often approach intermediaries, usually medical personnel with established connections in the trade, to declare their interest. The intermediaries then link the donors with clients and negotiate fees on their behalf.According to one source, male donors receive between N30,000 and N50,000 per transaction, depending on their negotiating skills. The development has raised widespread concern among stakeholders, who have repeatedly condemned the trend as dangerous and exploitative.The Kwara State House of Assembly also expressed alarm over…

The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended warm felicitations to the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Senator Saliu Mustapha, on the occasion of his birthday.In his congratulatory message, Gobir described Senator Mustapha, who is also the Turaki of Ilorin, as a dedicated public servant whose contributions to the development of Kwara Central and the nation at large continue to stand out.He said: “Senator Saliu Mustapha is not only a worthy representative of the people but also a shining example of humility, leadership, and commitment to service. On behalf of myself and the…

Security forces in a joint operation on Wednesday rescued seven kidnap victims after a fierce gun duel with bandits in a forest near Owa-Onire, in Kwara South Senatorial District.‎‎The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the development in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Thursday.‎‎Ejire disclosed that the operation, which was led by a security operative attached to the Office of the National Security Adviser, in collaboration with police officers and vigilantes, followed sustained search-and-rescue efforts launched in the wake of recent kidnapping incidents in the state.‎‎During the operation, the security operatives encountered armed resistance from…