Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command on Thursday neutralised an armed bandit, while several others fled with gunshot wounds after an encounter with a specialised police team.
The confrontation took place at Adekanbi Village near Bode Saadu, the administrative centre of Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A statement released in Ilorin on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, said: “Acting on actionable intelligence on November 13, 2025, at about 10 am, police operatives and vigilante members executed a rapid tactical deployment to Adekanbi village via Bode-Saadu, where armed bandits were sighted occupying a fortified hilltop.
“On arrival, the hostile elements initiated gunfire, prompting a swift and superior counter-engagement by the security team. The overwhelming response forced the criminals to abandon their position with suspected gunshot injuries.”
“A post-operation sweep led to the recovery of a neutralised suspect, one AK-49 rifle, and 32 rounds of live ammunition.”
