A community security commander was reportedly killed by suspected armed bandits in Idofin-Ayekale, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Reports reaching DAILY POST stated that the security commander, identified as Agbeniga Taye, a local security guard, lost his life while protecting residents during an attack on the community on Thursday evening.
According to sources, the attackers kidnapped two people during the incident, raising concerns over the security situation in parts of Kwara South Senatorial District.
The incident has raised concern among residents, with fears growing over the impact of repeated attacks on communities and families in the area.
The identities of the two people kidnapped during the attack were not immediately available at the time of filing this report.
The recent attack adds to security concerns in Kwara South, where communities have experienced attacks and kidnapping incidents in recent years despite the presence of security forces.
Residents have repeatedly called for stronger security measures to protect lives and property in the affected communities.
Efforts to reach security agencies for comments on the latest incident were unsuccessful on Friday.
DAILY POST