Terrorists stormed Oro-Ago, the hometown of Kwara State Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, late on Wednesday night, killing two residents and wounding the local security chief.
The brazen assault unfolded in the Ifelodun Local Government Area as armed terrorists swept into the quiet community in vehicles, spraying bullets into the darkness.
Residents described chaos as gunfire echoed through the streets, forcing many to flee their homes in panic.
One of those killed was the commander of the local vigilante group.
The town’s chief security officer, known as the Olu-Òde, suffered a gunshot wound to the arm while trying to repel the attackers.
A short video circulating on social media captures the terrifying scene: terrorists firing from moving vehicles under cover of night, their shots lighting up the streets.
Locals say the attackers targeted the area in what appeared to be an attempt to overrun the community, heightening fears across Kwara South.
This latest strike comes just days after intelligence reports warned of planned terrorist operations in the region on 23 and 28 March.
It follows a surge in violence, including deadly raids in Kaiama earlier this year that claimed dozens of lives and left communities reeling.
Despite government promises to tighten security, many residents now feel abandoned and are calling for urgent protection.
No official statement has yet emerged from the deputy governor’s office or the state government, but the attack has sparked widespread anger online.
For now, the people of Oro-Ago are left counting their losses and bracing for what may come next in a state already strained by insecurity.
