45 h. ago Kwara: Police confirm shooting, abduction of 10 in Isapa community

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the reported shooting incident in Isapa community via Obbo-Ile Village, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Monday evening, where 10 persons were abducted.

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

Aftermath of the last Tuesday bandit attack on church worshippers in Eruku area of Ekiti local government, Kwara State, security read more Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Kidnappers’ drugs, food, fuel suppliers, weapon repairer arrested in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS) have said that security operatives have made several arrests, including drug, food, and fuel suppliers linked to criminals involved in recent crimes in parts of the state.

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5 d. ago Kwara gov meets security chiefs as Army, police deploy tactical teams

Kwara’s governor convenes a meeting to enhance Kwara State security, deploying new tactical teams to combat kidnapping gangs after a recent community attac Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-meets-security-chiefs-as-army-police-deploy-tactical-teams/

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7 d. ago Church Attack: Kwara Community Residents Protest Police Role

Residents of Eruku community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have voiced anger over how the police handled the deadly attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, in the town, which left some worshippers dead and others abducted on Tuesday night. Recall that a gang of heavily armed gunmen stormed the church […]

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7 d. ago Hotel Staff Strangled In Kwara As Police Launch Manhunt For Killer

Tragedy struck in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, after a female hotel staff identified simply as Yemi was found strangled to death in her workplace under mysterious circumstances. The incident, which has thrown residents and colleagues into shock, occurred in one of the hotels within the metropolis. According to the Kwara State Police Command, preliminary […]

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8 d. ago Police confirm two killed, one injured in Kwara church attack

Kwara State police confirm a deadly church attack by suspected bandits in Eruku, leaving two people dead and one injured amid rising insecurity. Read More

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1 week ago Kwara Police Dislodge Bandits From Hilltop Base, Neutralise 1, Recover AK49 Rifle, Others

The Kwara State Police Command has dislodged bandits operating from a hilltop in Adekanbi village along Ilorin-Jebba Road in Moro local government area of the state. The men of the command also neutralised one of the bandits who were said to have engaged the policemen in a fierce gun battle on Thursday. The spokesperson of […]

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2 w. ago We’re Committed To Empowering Youths, Others In Agric Sector – Gov AbdulRazaq

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said his administration is deploying policies and programmes to empower youth, researchers, and agripreneurs to add value, access markets, and deepen food security. He said over 10,000 farmers in the state have so far benefitted from the distribution of tractors, ploughs, processors, and other farm implements. The governor spoke […]

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2 w. ago Governor AbdulRazaq Commends Agric Researchers On Mechanisation

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said his administration was deploying policies and programmes to empower youth, researchers, and agripreneurs to add value, access markets, and deepen food security. AbdulRazaq said over 10,000 farmers in the state have so far benefitted from the distribution of tractors, ploughs, processors, and other farm implements. The governor spoke […]

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2 w. ago Kwara Governor Hails Police, Security Agencies For Promoting Peace, Safety

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, commended the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies for their hard work, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to public safety. The governor spoke in Ilorin, the state capital, at the closing ceremony of a two-week intelligence training for the newly recruited Police Constables. […]

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3 w. ago Police Arrest Notorious Electricity Transformers Vandal In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested one Samson Ayodele, an alleged notorious electricity transformer installations vandal. Ayodele was arrested on November 3, 2025 by policemen attached to Eruku Division in Ekiti local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the state police Command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a […]

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3 w. ago Kwara Police Arrest 4 Suspects Over Killing Of Religious Leader

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the gruesome murder of the Chief Imam of Sokunkpan Village in Tsaragi, Edu local government area of the state, Alh Abdullahi Audu. The attack on the Chief Imam allegedly followed the death of one Ibrahim Gana, who had been ill and was on admission at […]

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3 w. ago Police Rescue 1 Kidnap Victim, Arrest Suspected Female Kidnapper, 1 Other In Kwara

The operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have rescued a kidnap victim, Haruna Ahmadu, from the den of kidnappers in a forest in Omu-Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area of the State. The policemen also arrested two suspected kidnappers, Ayisa Ibrahim and Yakubu Hassan in the area. The spokesperson of the State […]

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