- Three residents killed in night attack
- Gunmen struck border community in Kwara South
- Victims ambushed while fleeing gunfire
- Residents raise alarm over forest hideouts
At least three people have been killed after armed bandits attacked Koro community in Ekiti Local Government Area, Kwara State, during a late-night assault on Monday.
Sources told SaharaReporters that the attack occurred in a border area between Koro-Ekiti and Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area.
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The victims were said to be members of the Kemberi community, who were ambushed by heavily armed bandits while attempting to escape the violence.
Three people were confirmed dead, while several others reportedly fled into nearby bushes to avoid being shot.
Earlier on Monday, residents had raised concerns after sounds of heavy gunfire were heard between Koro and Eruku, sparking fear of a possible attack.
Residents say the security situation in the area has continued to worsen, alleging that Ogbe Forest has become a suspected hideout for bandits operating along the Kwara–Kogi axis.
According to locals, the forest provides cover for criminal elements who strike nearby communities before retreating into the dense terrain.
The latest attack has heightened fear across parts of Kwara South and neighbouring communities in Kogi State, where residents have repeatedly called on state and federal authorities to strengthen security presence.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies in both Kwara and Kogi states had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.