Kwara Warns of Planned Attacks On Public Infrastructure, Urges Vigilance During New Year Festivities

Ilorin,  Kwara State– The Kwara State Government has issued a security alert, warning residents of plans by suspected criminal elements to attack government infrastructure and other soft targets in the state.

According to the government, intelligence reports indicate that “bad faith actors” are plotting to carry out attacks to avenge recent losses suffered during security operations.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, the government called on citizens to remain vigilant, particularly during crossover church services and the New Year holiday period.

The government urged residents to exercise heightened caution, avoid non-essential movements, and stay away from large gatherings that could be targeted by kidnappers or other criminal groups.

It also encouraged members of the public to promptly report any suspicious activities, especially unusual movements involving groups of persons on convoys of motorcycles, to security agencies.

While assuring residents that security forces remain on high alert, the government said all relevant agencies have been directed to sustain efforts to protect lives and property across the state.

The statement read, “Kwara State Government encourages members of the public to exercise caution, avoid non-essential movements, or large gatherings that may be targeted by kidnappers.

“This advisory becomes necessary as intelligence reports show that some bad faith actors plan to hit government infrastructures or other soft targets to avenge recent losses they suffered.

“Citizens are advised to be vigilant, especially during the cross over services and the New Year holiday, while security forces will maintain their efforts to protect lives and property.

“Prompt report of unusual movements of persons on a convoy of motorcycles is encouraged,” Olukoju added.