Three dead, two injured as gunmen storm police base in Kwara

At least three police officers have been confirmed dead, while two others sustained injuries after suspected terrorists launched an attack on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, threw the quiet farming community into chaos as residents fled their homes amid intense gunfire.

According to sources, the attackers stormed the PMF camp in large numbers, catching officers on duty off guard. The gunmen reportedly overpowered the security personnel before killing three officers and leaving two others injured.

The sudden assault has heightened fear among locals, many of whom abandoned their homes in search of safety as the sound of gunshots echoed across the area.

A resident, Suleiman Issa, described the moment of the attack.

“This ugly killings happened at the early hours of 1am, just at midnight in Tenebo village, Kaiama.

“A terrible situation happened! Bandits came in their large numbers and invaded the villagers, people were killed and some were wounded,” Issa said.

The spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident.

“I regret to confirm that an attack on the PMF Camp occurred in the early hours of today. I will provide more accurate and detailed information shortly. Thank you,” he said.

The latest attack highlights continued insecurity in parts of Kaiama Local Government Area, where armed groups have repeatedly targeted communities and security formations.

On April 20, suspected terrorists reportedly overran a joint security outpost in Kemanji community, killing at least three soldiers and two vigilantes and carting away an army gun truck and other equipment.

On April 10, five members of a local forest guard unit were killed in Nuku community, with attackers also burning operational vehicles and facilities.

The violence follows an earlier February 2026 incident in Woro and Nuku communities, where over 200 people were reportedly killed and about 176 abducted, including women and children.

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