The Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has been thrown into mourning following a violent attack by suspected bandits that claimed four lives, including that of a police officer.
According to reports, the assailants stormed the community, unleashing terror and leaving residents in shock and fear. The tragic incident has heightened concerns over the rising wave of insecurity across the state.
In the wake of the attack, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his call to security agencies to adopt new strategies and innovative measures to tackle the escalating security challenges in Nigeria.
Speaking in a video interview with Arise News, a resident of Babanla expressed deep frustration over the persistent killings, lamenting the helplessness of the people. She revealed that fear has gripped the community to the point where residents are abandoning their homes in mass exodus.
“We are leaving tomorrow; everybody is leaving tomorrow; nobody is staying here because we don’t want to die,” she said, her voice heavy with despair.
The repeated attacks in parts of Kwara State have sparked renewed calls for urgent government intervention, with residents and rights groups urging enhanced security presence, intelligence gathering, and proactive measures to prevent further bloodshed.
As families grieve the loss of their loved ones, the people of Babanla are left with a painful question: when will the cycle of violence end?
