Three Officers Killed in Kwara Police Camp Attack

Suspected terrorists attacked a Police Mobile Force camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, early Saturday, killing three officers and injuring several others.

The assault occurred around midnight, when armed assailants in large numbers stormed the facility, exchanging gunfire with officers on duty. Local residents reported heavy shooting that sent people fleeing their homes in panic. Police spokesperson DSP Adetoun EjireAdeyemi confirmed the incident, stating, "I regret to confirm that an attack on the PMF Camp occurred in the early hours of today. I will provide more accurate and detailed information shortly."

Kwara State Police Commissioner CP Ojo Adekimi described the attack as a profound loss, noting that the three slain officers had paid the ultimate price in defending community security. He extended condolences to the families and assured medical care for the wounded. The command has launched a manhunt using operational, intelligence, and tactical resources to track and prosecute the perpetrators.

Eyewitness accounts indicated the attackers overwhelmed the camp before retreating into nearby forests. A resident, Suleiman Issa, recounted the...