Tag: #KwaraSecurity
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EMIR OF ILORIN’S REIGN BROUGHT PEACE AND UNITY TO KWARA – MACBAN
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Kwara chapter has praised the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for fostering peaceful co-existence among residents of the state, regardless of ethnic or religious differences. MACBAN chairman Alhaji Shehu Garba lauded the city of Ilorin, known for peace and scholarship, which has achieved cosmopolitan status…
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MIYETTI ALLAH DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ATTACKED FULANI IN KWARA, SEEKS COMPENSATION
The Kwara State chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the state government and security agencies to thoroughly investigate the alleged killings of Fulani residents in Edu Local Government Area. The association, led by Alhaji Shehu Garba, expressed deep concern over poor handling of incidents affecting Fulani lives and…
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KWARA POLICE CRACK DOWN HARD: 16 SUSPECTS NABBED, 50 AK-47 ROUNDS RECOVERED
Kwara State Police are making waves in their fight against crime! In a recent offensive, they arrested 16 suspects involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, child abuse, and drug trafficking, while seizing 50 live rounds of ammunition. Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo highlighted the success came from solid intelligence and strong teamwork with other security forces.…
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KWARA POLICE CRACKDOWN: 16 SUSPECTS ARRESTED, 50 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION SEIZED
Kwara State Police are cracking down hard! In a fresh offensive, they arrested 16 suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, child abuse, and drug trafficking, while recovering 50 live AK-47 rounds. Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo says their success stems from sharp intelligence and teamwork with other agencies, but he’s deeply worried about the rising…
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FULANI COMMUNITY IN KWARA DEMANDS PROTECTION FROM VIGILANTE ATTACKS
Kwara Fulani urge government intervention as vigilante vigilante groups target innocent herders. The Fulani community in Kwara State, led by MACBAN chairman Alhaji Shehu Garba, appealed to authorities to stop vigilante attacks falsely targeting herders as bandits. Garba called for fair treatment, urging traditional rulers to check vigilante excesses and the government to secure forests…
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TROOPS NEUTRALISE BANDIT, SEIZE RIFLE AND MOTORCYCLE IN KWARA
Military scores win as 22 Armoured Brigade strikes bandits in Edu LGA amid ongoing crackdown. Kwara’s 22 Armoured Brigade ambushed armed bandits on Lema–Daban Lema road, resulting in a gun battle where one bandit was neutralised and an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and motorcycle were recovered. Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Ezra Barkins praised the troops’ resilience…
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KWARA GOV ABULRAZAQ COMMENDS SECURITY FORCES AMID INTENSIFIED CRACKDOWN
United front in Kwara fights crime as governor praises operatives and calls for community vigilance. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq lauded Kwara security agencies for their relentless efforts during a high-level council meeting in Ilorin, highlighting arrests and arms seizures. He urged residents to support by sharing intelligence, underscoring that security is a shared responsibility between government…
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MACBAN PRESIDENT: “KWARA FULANIS ARE VICTIMS OF INSECURITY, NOT CRIMINALS”
Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma, National President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), insists Kwara’s Fulanis are suffering victims of banditry and rustling, not the cause of insecurity. He says the violence in Kwara is a spillover from neighboring states like Zamfara, and pastoralists face daily attacks, kidnappings, and media bias.Ngelzarma calls for unity among…
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SECURITY TIGHTENED IN BABANLA AFTER DEADLY ATTACK
Following a brutal armed assault that left five dead—including a police officer—in Babanla, Kwara State has boosted security to prevent further violence. Hundreds of gunmen on motorcycles attacked the police station and marketplace, but joint efforts by police, military, vigilantes, and hunters restored order swiftly. Kwara’s Police Commissioner, CP Adekimi Ojo, and the DSS Director…
