Kwara attack: Police confirm community head, 11 others killed
By Dele Moses, Ilorin
Police in Kwara State have confirmed gunmen attack in a community in Oke-Ode town in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state where more than 10 people were said to have been killed.
The police in a statement by spokesperson of the state command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, mentioned the exact community to be Ogbayo and said that the baale (head) of the community was among those who were killed.
The statement said 12 lifeless bodies of vigilante members and the community head were discovered while four other persons who sustained injuries were taken to the hospital.
”The statement reads: “The Kwara State Police Command informs the public of an unfortunate incident that occurred in the early hours of today, 28th September, 2025, in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun LGA of the state.
”At about 7:00am today, armed men invaded the Ogbayo area of Oke-Ode, shooting sporadically. A combined team of police operatives and members of the National Forest Security Service responded swiftly to the scene, where they discovered 12 lifeless bodies of vigilante members, including the Baale of Ogbayo.
”The victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Additionally, four persons who sustained injuries were immediately taken to Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were evacuated.
”The Kwara State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and NFSS, has intensified efforts to track down the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. Manhunt operations are ongoing and the Command assures residents that those responsible will be brought to justice.
”The Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, psc, mnips, deeply commiserates with the families of the victims; praying for the repose of their souls. He assures the people of Kwara State of the unwavering commitment of the Police Command to their safety and security.”
