Kwara State Police operatives successfully neutralised an armed bandit on Thursday, while several others managed to escape after sustaining gunshot injuries during a confrontation with a specialized police team.
The clash took place at Adekanbi Village, close to Bode Saadu, the headquarters of Moro Local Government Area in Kwara State.
In a statement released in Ilorin on Friday, the State Police Command’s Spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, said, “Acting on actionable intelligence on November 13, 2025, at about 10 am, police operatives and vigilante members executed a rapid tactical deployment to Adekanbi village via Bode-Saadu, where armed bandits were sighted occupying a fortified hill-top.
“On arrival, the hostile elements initiated gunfire, prompting a swift and superior counter-engagement by the security team.
“The overwhelming response forced the criminals to abandon their position with suspected gunshot injuries.
“A post-operation sweep led to the recovery of a neutralised suspect, one AK-49 rifle, and 32 rounds of live ammunition.”
