Four soldiers were killed in the early hours of Monday when terrorists overran Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack began at approximately 3:00 a.m., when heavily armed assailants stormed the town, firing sporadically and detonating an explosive device at a military position, according to community sources. A local vigilante was left in critical condition after being shot during the assault.
Security forces, including Nigerian Army personnel and local vigilantes, engaged the attackers in a gun battle that lasted nearly two hours. Despite resistance, the soldiers were overwhelmed, and the attackers seized military patrol vehicles and motorcycles before fleeing. The assailants had reportedly issued a threat in writing days before the raid, which preceded their arrival.
Residents fled in panic as the attackers abducted several people, with dozens unaccounted for by Monday morning. A community member stated that the exact number of abductees remains unknown as families search for missing relatives. The attackers' use of explosives weakened the soldiers' defensive position, giving them tactical advantage.
No official statement has been issued by security authorities as of the time of reporting. Tension persists in Kemanji, with fears of possible follow-up attacks lingering in the aftermath.
The military claimed control of security in Kaiama, yet terrorists struck at 3:00 a.m. with precision, killing four soldiers and seizing military vehicles. Residents received a written threat days in advance, but no preventive action was taken. Families in Kemanji are now searching for missing loved ones while the army remains silent.
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