Bandits loot Kwara border community but no casualties reported
Bandits attacked Gada Oli, a border community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, firing into the air and looting several shops. The incident was confirmed by ZulQharnain Shero Musa, Special Assistant on Media to the Chairman of Kaiama LGA. The attackers targeted outlets selling food items and mobile phones, causing panic among residents who fled for safety. Despite the chaos, no lives were lost during the incident.
What we know
- ZulQharnain Shero Musa confirmed that bandits invaded Gada Oli, near the border with Niger State.
- The attackers fired sporadically into the air to scare villagers and looted shops, especially those selling food and mobile phones.
- Community sources said the assailants arrived on motorcycles at night, causing widespread panic.
- The bandits also stole petrol sold on the black market and various consumables from shops.
- There was no confrontation between the bandits and security operatives during the attack.
