Police vow justice after deadly Kwara attack on officers
In a tragic incident, three police officers were killed during an attack on a Police Mobile Force camp in Tenebo Village, Kwara State. Ojo Adekimi, the state’s Commissioner of Police, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and condemned the act as cowardly and heinous. The police command assured the public that the perpetrators would be brought to justice and extended condolences to the families of the victims. Ongoing operations have also led to the arrest of several suspected kidnappers in the state.
What happened
- Three police officers were killed and several others injured in an attack on the PMF camp at Tenebo Village, Kaiama Local Government Area, in the early hours of 2nd May, 2026.
- Ojo Adekimi condemned the attack and promised to deploy all resources to track down those responsible.
- The command arrested six suspected kidnappers in Baruten Local Government Area following the abduction of Isaq J. of Boriya Village via Okuta on April 23, 2026.
- One suspect, Mohammed Shede, confessed to aiding the kidnappers, leading to further arrests including the gang’s armourer, Abubakar Aliu.
- Items recovered from the suspects included firearms and mobile phones, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.
