Suspected armed terrorists have carried out a violent raid on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least three officers and leaving two others injured.
The attack reportedly happened in the early hours of Saturday around 3 a.m. when the gunmen stormed the facility in large numbers and opened fire on officers who were on duty, taking them by surprise.
Eyewitness accounts from the area say the attackers were heavily armed and operated in a coordinated manner, causing widespread panic as sustained gunfire echoed across the community. Many residents were forced to flee their homes for safety.
The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that information was still being gathered to determine the full details of the attack and assess the level of damage and casualties.
Authorities also recalled that the state had witnessed a series of similar violent incidents in recent days, including previous attacks on farming communities where civilians were killed and others abducted during invasions by armed groups.
In one of such earlier incidents, armed assailants reportedly attacked a rural community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, killing farmers on their farmlands and abducting residents, further heightening security concerns across the region.
Security officials say investigations are ongoing to track down those responsible for the latest assault, while efforts are being intensified to prevent further attacks in vulnerable communities.
