Bandits raid Kwara town, kill police ASP, loot market
Story by Jessica Mbamah
Over 200 bandits armed to the teeth on Friday, launched a vicious attack in Babanla town of Kwara State, killing a police officer and looting a bustling local market.
The attack was disclosed by security expert, on Saturday.
He said that the criminal elements, who fired indiscriminately, targeted the Babanla Police Station.
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During the raid, ASP Adejumo Wasiu, attached to ACPOL Offa, was shot dead and his AK-47 rifle seized.
Sources revealed the station was ransacked, but no other weapons were lost as all remaining arms were secured at the time.
“After the assault on the police facility, the gunmen moved to the town’s market, seizing large quantities of foodstuffs,” the report said.
A swift response from a joint force of the military, police, vigilantes, and local hunters repelled the attackers and restored calm.
Meanwhile, the number of civilian casualties had not been confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
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