By Sabiu Abdullahi
Tension has gripped parts of Kwara State after suspected bandits issued a notice of planned attacks on three communities in Oyun Local Government Area.
The communities listed in the threat message are Ira, Inaja and Aho. All are located within the same local government area. The warning was contained in a letter reportedly dropped at the Ira market square and later discovered by residents.
Sources said the message was signed by a group that identified itself as the Nigeria Terrorists Association (NTA). The development has sparked fear across the affected communities. Security agencies have also stepped up readiness in response to the threat.
According to details contained in the letter, members of the group claimed they had moved from Kaiama in Kwara North Senatorial District to Oyun Local Government Area in the southern part of the state. The message warned that “they shall be coming to attack Ira town, Inaja and Aho village anytime soon.”
A security source disclosed that troops stationed at the Nigerian Army Forward Operation Base in Ilemona have intensified patrol activities across the vulnerable areas. Other security formations have also increased surveillance.
The latest alert followed a recent confrontation between security operatives and armed bandits in Share, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Sunday.
Security forces repelled the assault after about one hour of gunfire exchange. No casualty or abduction was recorded in the encounter.
