According to sources, the gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, launched the assault this evening.
Suspected terrorists have reportedly invaded Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a vigilante commander and shooting the town’s local chief security officer known locally as the Olu-òde.
Sources who spoke with NaijaTrendCompass said the attack occurred on Wednesday evening as the heavily armed assailants stormed the community and attempted to invade the police station.
According to sources, the gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, launched the assault this evening.
A source familiar with the incident told NaijaTrendCompass that the attackers killed the commander of the local vigilante group during the invasion while also shooting the town’s chief security officer, popularly known as the Olu-òde, identified as Odeyemi.
The attackers were reportedly attempting to take control of the Oro-Ago police station when the confrontation with local security operatives occurred.
“They wanted to invade the Oro-Ago police station, and they are operating currently. They killed the commander of the vigilante and shot the local chief security officer of the town,” the source said.
The source stated that the bandits had been active in the community for over an hour at the time of the report.
“The bandits have been operating for the past one hour and they are still there as I’m speaking with you,” the source added.
Residents told NaijaTrendCompass that the attack has thrown the town into chaos, with many people hiding in their homes while others fled to nearby communities to escape the violence.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to issue an official statement regarding the attack, and it was unclear whether reinforcements had been deployed to the area.
Oro-Ago and several communities in Ifelodun Local Government Area have in recent months witnessed rising security threats, including kidnappings and armed attacks by suspected bandits.
NaijaTrendCompass previously reported that security agencies in Kwara State were placed on high alert following intelligence indicating that suspected terrorists were planning coordinated attacks on three local government areas in the Kwara South Senatorial District.
The planned attacks are believed to target Ifelodun, Irepodun, and Isin local government areas of the state, with the suspected terrorists reportedly preparing to strike simultaneously on March 23 and March 28, 2026.
NaijaTrendCompass learned that security personnel in the affected areas have been placed on high alert, with precautionary measures being reinforced to avert any possible attacks on communities across the three local government areas.
The alert was contained in a statement issued last Saturday by Elder Oyin-Zubair, who urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities in their communities.
According to the statement, relevant authorities including the Kwara State Police Command, the chairmen of Ifelodun, Irepodun and Isin local government areas, as well as other security agencies, have been formally notified about the looming threat.
The statement read: “In view of the speculative bandits attacks on March 23, 2026 and March 28th, authorities including Kwara State Police Command, Chairmen of Ifelodun, Irepodun, and Isin LGAs, and other security agencies have been notified and are taking necessary precautions to protect citizens.
“We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
“Your safety is our priority. Let’s work together to keep our communities safe. Stay safe, stay alert.”
