The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a warning to the Kwara State Police Command about an alleged plan by armed bandits to target farmers for kidnapping in Edu Local Government Area. The threat, detailed in a statement dated April 16, 2026, and signed by State Director of Security J.S. Adams, names two bandit leaders, Auta-Ilorin and Siddi Dan-Kano, as orchestrating the attacks. The targeted farm settlements are located on the outskirts of Lema, Ndeji, and Gbugbu communities. The DSS described the planned kidnappings as retaliatory, linked to ongoing military operations disrupting bandit activities in the region. The agency recommended extending security operations to the vulnerable communities to prevent attacks and ensure public safety. The alert was formally forwarded to the Commissioner of Police at the State Command Headquarters in Ilorin for necessary action. Insecurity has worsened in Kwara State in 2026, with northern senatorial districts like Kaiama and Baruten experiencing escalating banditry and violence, while Ilorin remains relatively unaffected.
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