Kwara Police Deny Reports Of Bandits Relocating To Bani, Assure Residents Of Safety

Ilorin, Kwara State– The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed reports suggesting that armed bandits have relocated from Zamfara to the Bani community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement released on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, clarified that there is no intelligence or operational report to support the presence of bandits in the area.

Ejire-Adeyemi stated that the Kwara Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, remains vigilant and has intensified surveillance across the state to prevent any security breach.

The statement read,  “The attention of the Kwara State Police Command has been drawn to a report alleging that armed bandits fleeing military offensives in Zamfara State have relocated to Bani town in Kwara State.

“The Command wishes to categorically debunk this claim as false, misleading, with intent of mischief makers to cause unnecessary panic among residents in the state.

Ejire-Adeyemi explained that there is no intelligence or operational report to support the presence of armed bandits in Bani.

“The Kwara police command, in collaboration with other security agencies, remains vigilant and has intensified surveillance across the state to prevent any security breach.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, psc(+), assures residents that Kwara remains safe and that the police are fully prepared to respond to any security threats. He urges the public to disregard such unverified reports and avoid spreading misinformation.

“For credible security information, residents should reach out to the Kwara State Police Command through its official channels. For emergencies, call the kwara control room numbers: 07032069501 or 08125275046,” she added.

Previously,  Afika Eyes reported that terrorists suspected to be bandits operating in Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State have reportedly relocated to Bani town in Kwara State following intensified military operations and vigilante offensives, a captured insurgent has revealed.

It was gathered that the terrorist, apprehended by local vigilantes in Kyaram community, provided intelligence on the movements of the criminal group, which has been responsible for several attacks in Zamfara.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama made this known on his X handle on Sunday, citing intelligence sources, stated that the crackdown has weakened the bandits’ operations, forcing them to flee.

However, he warned that the criminals still possess dangerous weapons and ammunition, posing a potential threat to their new location.

“The captured insurgent reportedly confessed during interrogation that many of their fighters had either been neutralized or forced to flee due to intensified pressure from local vigilantes and security forces.

“However, key leaders and remaining fighters had relocated to Bani town in Kwara State, leaving behind a weakened presence in Bukuyum,” he added.