Bandits attack community, kill soldiers, others

Armed bandits, on Monday, attacked Kemanji village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing scores of people.

The bloody attack, which also claimed some soldiers’ lives, occurred at about 3 am, according to security sources who confirmed the development.

Reports said security agents, comprising the Nigerian Army and local vigilantes, engaged the bandits in an intense gun battle that lasted until 5 am.

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An information gathered that a few soldiers were killed during the attack, though the full extent of the damage caused by the attack could not be ascertained as of the time of this report.

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Recall that armed bandits recently invaded Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, killed scores, burnt houses and abducted over 100 residents who are still in captivity.

In another development, suspected bandits on Sunday reportedly attacked Ora Ayegbaju in Obbo-Ile, Ekiti local government area.

Three brothers were fatally injured during the attack which occurred at about 22:00hrs, while others fled for safety.

The three injured were identified as AbdulJareem Adamu, AbdulJareem Yunusa and AbdulJareem Yusuf.

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The three injured brothers are currently undergoing medical treatment at a hospital in Osi town.

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Authorities were yet to respond to the two developments on Monday.

Tijani Mariam

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