Kwara Police deny relocation of Bandits from Zamfara, assure residents of safety

Kwara State Police Command, on Monday, described the report as untrue, claiming that bandits from Zamfara State had infiltrated the state.

The Police Command, in a statement by its spokesperson SP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, said that doubts were cast on the veracity of the claims owing to no ‘intelligence or operational report’ to support it, adding that the police command and other security agencies have remained vigilant and also intensified surveillance across the state to prevent any security breach. 

The statement reads, “The attention of the Kwara State Police Command has been drawn to a report alleging that armed bandits fleeing military offensives in Zamfara State have relocated to Bani town in Kwara State. The Command wishes to categorically debunk this claim as ‘false, misleading, with the intent of mischief makers to cause unnecessary panic among state residents.

“There is no intelligence or operational report to support the presence of armed bandits in Bani. The Kwara police command, in collaboration with other security agencies, remains vigilant and has intensified surveillance across the state to prevent any security breach. 

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, psc(+), assures residents that Kwara remains safe and that the police are entirely prepared to respond to security threats. He urges the public to disregard such unverified reports and avoid spreading misinformation.

“For credible security information, residents should reach out to the Kwara State Police Command through its official channels

“For emergencies, call the Kwara control room numbers: 07032069501 or 08125275046,” the statement added