The operation was led by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division and Commander of Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMA, Maj. Gen. Chinedu Nnebeife, during an operational visit to Patrol Base Babanla.

According to Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Polycarp Okoye, the victims were handed over to the traditional ruler of Ayekale, Oba Pius Oluwole Onidofin. The rescue followed an earlier attack near Idofin in Omu-Aran LGA, where three traders were killed.

Oba Oluwole attributed the rise in attacks to the area’s proximity to Babasango Forest and called for continued military presence.

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Maj. Gen. Nnebeife, while consoling the monarch, reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to clearing the forest of bandits and restoring security.

Kwara has witnessed increased violence in recent weeks, including a deadly attack in Oke-Ode where at least 15 vigilantes and hunters were killed, prompting mass displacement of residents.

Source: Punch