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Gunmen have once again attacked Shagbe community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing some residents and abducting several others during an invasion of the palace of the community’s monarch.

The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, left the community in shock as the assailants reportedly operated for hours without any resistance.

A source told SaharaReporters that repeated calls were made to security operatives during the attack, but no response came.

The source explained that the bandits stormed the community and moved straight to the palace.

According to the source, people were killed and others taken away. For hours, they kept calling security agencies, but there was no intervention.

The source said, "Bandits in large numbers stormed the community and forced their way into the palace of the Onishagbe of Shagbe, targeting the monarch or members of his household. However, their plans did not succeed.

"They killed some residents, abducted others, and operated for hours without any response from security forces despite repeated distress calls. The Kwara State government has since said it is on top of the situation.”

Meanwhile, the number of casualties and abducted residents could not be immediately confirmed at the time of filing this report.

The latest attack adds to growing concerns over insecurity in Kwara State, particularly in rural communities where residents have repeatedly lamented slow security response to violent crimes.

On August 24, 2025, SaharaReporters reported that hours after Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area to reassure residents of improved security, suspected bandits abducted two people in the area.

The governor visited the area to reassure residents and restore a sense of security amid ongoing fears of banditry and kidnappings.

However, the criminals struck soon after his departure, highlighting the persistent threat and heightening tension in the community.

The incident reportedly threw residents into fresh panic despite earlier promises of tighter security measures.

Governor AbdulRazaq’s visit was aimed at boosting morale and addressing the fears of residents who have faced recurring banditry and kidnapping attacks in recent months.

Osebanjo:
Bandits roaming free in Kwara now. Honestly speaking we need to be prepared across SW especially Oyo state. It’s just a matter of time before they start crossing over. I wonder why OPC is no longer active. Pretty sure they’d do whatever it takes to drive out this folks no matter what. This is really terrible.

SmartPolician:
I watched one BBC documentary where a Zamfara bandit was training his less than 15-year-old son how to shoot a gun and kill people.

When asked why he kills people with ease, the bandit said he enjoys it. His child would even be worse than him when he grows up. Nigerians have totally lost their humanity.

Tochi3:
..oya..peterobiisathie, seunmsg, aswani, Burob, helll.anuis..Softmirror..etc..food don land o..

Softmirror:
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SeeWahala:
HAAA! This one they are attacking your people and you're here laughing . . .

Hahaha 🤣😂 be like you still dey United States of Ajegunle

Softmirror:
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esnbrutality:
They will avoid this thread

Tochi3:


..ask them now why this news is not on FP..?

..how can Nairaland not push this insecurity immediately to FP..like they do quickly with security issues in the East...

..dey will never show..because they know their wickedness dey back fire..back to back..now all of dem abandon the thread..that means..don't bring the insecurities in other region except the East to the FP...hide them..let the unaliving just continue.. chai..

..imagine where this thread dey..

..this type of wicked agenda neva happen for Nainja history before..

Osebanjo:
Bandits roaming free in Kwara now. Honestly speaking we need to be prepared across SW especially Oyo state. It’s just a matter of time before they start crossing over. I wonder why OPC is no longer active. Pretty sure they’d do whatever it takes to drive out this folks no matter what. This is really terrible.

SeeWahala:
You dey mind the bigoted mods? This thread has been created since afternoon and till now it's still on first page without any of those RoNu e-thugs peeping inside it seff 😏

Tochi3:


..ask them now why this news is not on FP..?

..how can Nairaland not push this insecurity immediately to FP..like they do quickly with security issues in the East...

..dey will never show..because they know their wickedness dey back fire..back to back..now all of dem abandon the thread..that means..don't bring the insecurities in other region except the East to the FP...hide them..let the unaliving just continue.. chai..

..imagine where this thread dey..

..this type of wicked agenda neva happen for Nainja history before..

SmartPolician:
I watched one BBC documentary where a Zamfara bandit was training his less than 15-year-old son how to shoot a gun and kill people.

When asked why he kills people with ease, the bandit said he enjoys it. His child would even be worse than him when he grows up. Nigerians have totally lost their humanity