Security forces on Sunday evening successfully repelled an attack by armed bandits on Share, the headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area (LGA) in Kwara State.
The confrontation involved a combined team of the Nigerian Army, forest guards, and other local security outfits.
The attack was reportedly repelled after about one hour’s exchange of gunfire between security forces and the armed bandits.
Share community came under attack Sunday evening when armed bandits reportedly invaded the town, sparking panic among residents.
Local security sources confirmed that the attackers engaged combined security forces in a fierce exchange of gunfire that lasted for about one hour.
The coordinated response is said to have successfully repelled the assailants.
No official confirmed cases of abduction or fatalities were reported at the time of this report.
Authorities are said to be monitoring the situation closely, while residents remain on alert, according to a security source.
