The Kwara State Police has reacted to report alleging that armed bandits fleeing military offensives in Zamfara State have relocated to Bani town in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State.
Police spokesperson in the state, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement on Monday said: “The Command wishes to categorically debunk this claim as *false, misleading, with intent of mischief makers to cause unnecessary panic* among residents in the state.
“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.”
She added that, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, psc(+), assures residents that Kwara remains safe and that the police are fully prepared to respond to any 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.”
