A tragic incident unfolded in Tenobo village, located in Kwara State’s Kaiama Local Government Area, where unidentified gunmen launched a deadly assault, resulting in the deaths of three security operatives. Two additional officers sustained injuries during the attack, which occurred in the early hours of May 1, around 1:10 a.m., as reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama via a social media post on Saturday night.
The assailants, suspected to be terrorists, stormed the community and engaged the security forces stationed there. In response to a distress call, troops from the 22 Brigade, along with forest guards, vigilantes, and other operatives, promptly arrived at the scene. However, preliminary reports confirmed that three security personnel lost their lives in the clash.
Two Mobile Police officers were also wounded, sustaining gunshot injuries. Following the attack, the perpetrators fled, taking with them two AK-47 rifles and a riot gun, according to Makama’s account. The injured individuals and the bodies of the deceased were transported to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital for medical attention and other necessary procedures.
Security agencies have initiated follow-up operations aimed at apprehending the attackers and recovering the stolen weapons. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, with authorities vowing to bring those responsible to justice.